Major changes are on the horizon with regarding to water management legislation in Colombia. Law No. 2320 was enacted on August 29, 2023, introducing significant modifications to article 111 of Law 99 of 1993. The changes pertain to the acquisition, restoration, rehabilitation and ecological recovery of areas of interest for municipal, district and regional aqueducts in Colombia.
This legislative amendment represents a crucial shift in Colombia’s approach to its water supply infrastructure, emphasizing environmental sustainability and resilience in its municipal and regional water supply systems.
For legal professionals working within water and environmental law sectors, these changes may significantly impact processes related to water resource management. Further, those operating in major corporations or law firms within Colombia and the region may need to adjust their regulatory strategies and compliance measures accordingly.
The specifics of the modifications and how they’ll practically impact the operation of aqueducts remain to be fully analysed, noted global law firm Holland & Knight LLP.