Similar charges for water pollution and water abstraction were also being considered.
This table includes data on water abstractions in million m3.
Mexico also charges for water abstraction and returns proceeds to utilities, but not to industries.
It also regulates water abstraction by all users, including itself, by issuing licenses.
A large part of the problem is that our current levels of water abstraction are simply not sustainable in the long run.
Water is released back into the river during summer months for water abstraction and treatment further downstream.
The species is listed as endangered, due to water abstraction and mining of salt in the lake.
The decrease in flow of the river is probably due to water abstractions for irrigated fruit farming.
The problem has been compounded by other factors, including increased water abstraction and land drainage.
It is threatened due to water abstraction and pollution.