Jamaica - Apply Water Abstract and Use License or Permit

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply Water Abstract and Use License or Permit, the applicant has to approach the Water Resources Authority office link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer. Or the applicant has to download the application form from the following link
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. All applications are processed within a reasonable time, having regard to the particular circumstances of each application, including the completeness of information and documents submitted to the authority by the applicant.
10. The authority may seek additional information from an applicant if this is necessary to assess the application. The authority does not need to deal further with an application until the applicant has provided this additional information.
11. This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Completed application form link
• Two copies of a map on a scale of 1:50,000 showing location of works

Office Locations & Contacts

Water Resources Authority - Jamaica
Hope Gardens
P.O. Box 91
Kingston 7
Jamaica
Telephone: +1 (876) 927 – 0077
Fax: +1 (876) 977 – 0179
Contact link

Eligibility

• Any person who intends to Apply Water Abstract and Use License or Permit is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee of the application fee of Ja$15,000.00.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

• Application form link

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Related Videos

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name of Applicant
• Mailing Address of Applicant
• Email address
• Office Phone
• Mobile Phone
• Home Phone
• Location of proposed work or of existing work in respect of which alteration or extension is proposed
• Name of Contractor
• Address of Contractor
• Source of water for which license is desired
• Purpose for which water is to be used

If water is required for irrigation, state:

• Area and crop type to be irrigated
• System of irrigation
• Means of disposal of excess or waste water
• Technical details

Need for the Document

• The Water Abstraction and Use License or Permit in Jamaica is a legal document that allows individuals, companies or other organizations to extract or abstract water from a specific source, and use it for a specified purpose.

Information which might help

• The Water Resources Authority (WRA) is responsible for the administration of water abstraction and use licenses in Jamaica. The WRA regulates the use of Jamaica's water resources to ensure the sustainable development and management of the country's water supply.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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