UAE: Want To Dig A Well On Your Property? How To Avoid Fines Of Up To Dh10,000 In Fujairah

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Published: Sun 22 Sep 2024, 4:36 PM

Last updated: Sun 22 Sep 2024, 8:59 PM

The extraction and use of groundwater is regulated by law in the UAE.

Residents who dig wells for groundwater without obtaining a permit from relevant authorities face hefty fines ranging from Dh2,000 to Dh10,000 in the northern emirate of Fujairah.

These fines may be higher depending on the violation involved in each case. In 2020, for example, a duo was fined Dh3 million on charges of digging a water well and selling groundwater without permission.

The Fujairah Environment Authority offers a service through which the process of regulating the drilling of wells is carried out as per environmental standards and requirements.

The authority has explained how to obtain such a permit, from filing the application to getting the permit.

Steps to register

Register as a customer (if not previously done)
Apply for the service with all relevant documents (see below)
Submit the inspection report
Pay the environmental fees if application is approved. If rejected, you will be notified accordingly
Get the drilling permit issued
Get an environmental licence for possession of a well

Documents required

List of vehicles registered in the name of the owner of the farm or establishments
Copy of valid trade licence for the facility in which the wells are located
Copy of the valid environmental license for the facility in which the wells are located
Valid copy of land map where water well is suggested
Document from Etihad Water and Electricity confirming no existing water connection
Copy of valid trade license for drilling company

Who can apply?

This service applies to all natural persons (individuals) and legal persons (commercial, industrial, and mining companies), the authority said on its official website.

Processing the application takes two working days and those interested can apply online via the authority's website.

Fees

Fee Category	Amount
Digging a water well on a farm	Dh200
Drilling a water well in facilities	Dh10,000

Terms of service

The drilling company must be licensed in the Emirate of Fujairah
The service does not include homes and animal barns
Prior approval must be obtained from the regulatory authority and necessary permits secured before commencing any modification, change, deepening, cleaning, or maintenance operations on the well
The facility should pay monthly fees based on their water consumption from the well
The facility must renew its environmental license for the possession of an existing well on an annual basis
The facility is required to conduct a periodic analysis of the quality of the groundwater used on an annual basis
The facility must comply with all regulations and systems related to possessing a water well
The facility or client must ensure that the drilling company will provide a report on the process and how to manage the waste

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