Powers and responsibilities

They have the following duties and powers within their area of responsibility:
(1) Control, supervise, direct and recommend measures, criteria and methods for the conservation and development of public water resources.
(2) Promote the participation of the public, local government organizations and the people, and develop and strengthen the knowledge of water user networks at the local level.
(3) Study, analyze and develop work on the conservation, restoration and development of water resources to support operations at the local level.
(4) Develop, conserve, restore, and improve water sources and water distribution systems at the local level.
(5) Analyze the quantity and quality of water; develop and test materials and equipment for the development and management of water resources at the local level.
(6) Supervise and monitor the allocation and use of public water resources at the local level in accordance with the relevant laws.
(7) Survey and collect water data, serving as a data and information network center for water resource management at the local level.
(8) Carry out monitoring, prevention, mitigation and resolution of water crisis problems.
(9) Promote, support and provide technical advice, standards and regulations on water resource management to government agencies and local administrative organizations.
(10) Work with or support the work of other relevant agencies or as assigned by the Director-General.