To provide policy guidance on provincial water resources related issues and develop both surface and groundwater resources of inland and transboundary water bodies in order to ensure adequate water resources availability and equitable access by all users for sustainable provincial socio-economic development.
“To effectively and efficiently promote the development of local and transboundary water resources in a sustainable manner for the benefit of the people of Zambia”
“A proactive Department In Securing sustainable and reliable water resources”
The department has its presence in the province and district centers. Over time, the department has evolved assuming different responsibilities.