Water abstraction


Updated on 26/10/2022
Définition
Sens commun

Extraction of fresh water from a groundwater source or surface, permanently or temporarily, and conveyed to the place of use. Water abstractions include all activities related levies generated by agriculture, industry (including energy), the supply of drinking water, or other (mineral spring authorized, production artificial snow).

Source
according to OFB, IOWater, SOeS and OCDE
Translations
Review status
Soumis au comité de relecture.