Article 43 of the Saudi Water Law

This article places on the Ministry the task of monitoring the Kingdom's water situation periodically. This task includes:

• Estimating the quantities of water available in water sources.
• Measuring the volume of withdrawal from them.
• Measuring the stored water and its quality.
• Monitoring its depletion rates.
• And following up its treatment.

In return, the article requires the relevant bodies, each within its own remit, to do two things: enable the Ministry to carry out these tasks, and cooperate with it. The article does not name these bodies or define the forms of cooperation; in general, it means every body connected with water sources or with data about them, according to its jurisdiction.

The article does not set the time interval for the estimate, but says only that it is "periodic".

This article is part of the provisions on strategic water storage: it is followed by Article 44, which tasks the Ministry with approving strategic storage and strategic reservoirs while taking account of consumers' needs in emergencies. Knowing the available quantities and their depletion rates is the basis for planning storage. It also connects with Article 42, which requires the Ministry and the Authority to subject all water uses to measurement and monitoring.

The article mainly regulates the work of public bodies. Anyone who is a party to a procedure connected with it and needs a legal opinion can consult a lawyer who specializes in water regulations and administrative cases.