Water is a public good. Usage permits are given by DSİ (State Hydraulic Works) and relevant institutions.
Types of Water Use
- Drinking and use
- Agricultural irrigation
- Industry
- Livestock
- Hydraulic energy production
- Recreation
Well Water Use
- DSI permit is required. (Law No. 167)
- Unauthorized well drilling is prohibited
- Permitted wells for agricultural purposes
- Additional health control for drinking water
Agricultural Irrigation
- Irrigation associations
- Annual fee
- Water allocation (quota)
- Modern irrigation support (drip, sprinkler)
Drinking Water Right
- Liability of municipalities
- City grid connection
- Quality control (Ministry of Health)
- Water bill consumption based
Industrial Water
- Use in manufacturing processes
- Waste water treatment is mandatory
- Discharge permit is required
- Environmental penalties
HPP Hydroelectricity
- DSI permit for stream use
- EMRA production license
- EIA process
- Environmental impacts controversial (local people's objections)
Unauthorized Use
- Administrative fine
- Well closure
- Allocation cancellation
- Penalty responsibility
Council of State 14th Chamber
14. The Department adopts that the principles of "proportionality" and "sustainability" should be applied in water use permits.
Environmental and energy law lawyer is recommended.