Namibia Water Corporation Act, 1997 (No. 12 of 1997).

This Act provides for the establisment of the Namibia Water Corporation Limited (NamWater) and provides rules relative to bulk water supply by the Corporation and related matters. The objects of the Corporation shall be to carry out efficiently, and in the best interests of the Republic of Namibia: (a) the primary business of bulk water supply to customers by cost-effective, environmentally sound and sustainable means; and (b) the secondary business of rendering water-related services, supplying facilities and granting rights to customers upon their request. NamWater shall, among other things, explore, develop and manage water resources for the purpose of water supply and have a duty to conserve and protect water resources and to take appropriate steps to conserve and protect the environment from damage, destruction or degradation. The Corporation shall also furnish the Department of Water Affairs with specified information on water resources including groundwater levels, water abstraction and water quality. Water supply functions of the State in relation to communities or individuals in rural areas shall not be affected by this Act.