Law in details

Water Use Permit Application For Small Scale Mining

Pursuant to the Water Resources Commission Act, No. 522, no person shall divert, dam, store, abstract or otherwise use water resources or construct or maintain any works for the use of water resources prior to obtaining a water use permit. Permits are not required for use of water for fire-fighting or manual abstraction of water for domestic use. In order for the WRC process applications for water use rights expediently, it is important that you complete the form as detailed as possible and include all the relevant documents. Applications will not be treated unless all the required information is included

Procedures to Follow

Fill an application form obtained from Water Resource Commission website or offices in Accra and the various basins.
Attach all relevant documents, and submit the filled form for processing and site inspection. 
The process for acquiring a water use permit does not take more than four (4) months, and for a drilling licence not more than two (2) months. 
The receipt of complete documentation facilitates expeditious processing of applications.
The validity period of a water use permit is subject to the type of water use activity but the drilling licence is for a period of three (3) years. Both are subject to renewal three months prior to expiration....

Responsible Institution

Minerals Commission

36 Second Cantonments Cl, Accra
Email:mlnrinfo@mlnr.gov.gh
Website:http://mincom.gov.gh

Relevant Forms to Download

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Fees / Charges




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