Article 54. General water use

Water Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan · Date: 30.07.2025 · In force

General water use includes:

water intake for oneʼs own drinking and domestic needs;

swimming;

swimming in kayaks and motorless boats;

watering livestock;

sports and amateur fishing.

General water use is carried out without permits and restrictions in the manner established by this Code and other legislative acts.

General water use and water consumption in water objects granted for exclusive use are allowed according to the conditions established by the organizations using these water objects in agreement with water management bodies, and environmental protection and climate change bodies (in the part related to internal irrigation and collector-drainage networks), and if necessary, such water use may be prohibited in accordance with the legislation.

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Article 54. General water use