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Notification of constructing under a water system

  • Permit or other obligation
  • Nationwide except the Åland Islands
  • Public service

Submit a notification of the installation of a water, sewer or power line, telecommunications cable or other comparable cable under a mainstream (such as rivers, narrow waterways and straits) or stream. Under the Water Act, the person responsible for the project has the right to place the aforementioned line/cable in another person’s water area, if its placement does not require a permit under cha ...

Do the following

Plan and implement the measures in a manner that avoids any damage to the environment and landowners in the area. The notifier is responsible for the accuracy of the information reported to the authority. To avoid problems, discuss and agree on the project with the landowners in the area and contact the customer service of environmental matters if necessary.

You can find more information on the matters to be taken into account and how to submit a notification on the environmental administration’s website.

To whom and on what terms

Before filling in the notification form, prepare a sectional drawing of the area where the line/cable undercuts, or find out how deep the water is in the spot in question and how deep the line/cable should be installed in relation to the bottom of the water system. Additionally, find out the property identifiers of the water area and the places where the ground line/cable surfaces, as well as the method of implementation (such as excavation or drilling) and the implementation schedule. Also make a map of the area.

Depending on the line/cable to be installed and the implementation method, find out the areas of reproduction of fish, the quality of the bottom, groundwater conditions, nature conservation areas and protected sites in the area that are influenced by the project, to the extent necessary. If the part going under the water system is located in a Natura 2000 site, assess the impacts on the natural values of the Natura site based on your expertise. When placing the line/cable under a stream, present your own assessment of the natural state of the stream in the project area. You can find possible sources for where to retrieve information on the notification form.


Deadline

The notification must be submitted to the regional ELY Centre and the owner of the water area at least 60 days before the start of the installation.

Processing time

The notification will be processed within 60 days.

Period of validity

The authority will provide detailed instructions about work that requires a permit and about the validity of the notification.

The service is provided by

ELY Centre

Other responsible organisations

ELY Centre for North Karelia, ELY Centre for Southeast Finland, ELY Centre for North Ostrobothnia, ELY Centre for Pirkanmaa, ELY Centre for South Ostrobothnia, ELY Centre for Kainuu, ELY Centre for Lapland, ELY Centre for Varsinais-Suomi, ELY Centre for Ostrobothnia, ELY Centre for North Savo, ELY Centre for Central Finland, ELY Centre for Uusimaa, ELY Centre for Satakunta, ELY Centre for South Savo, ELY Centre for Häme

Responsible for the service

ELY Centre
Text edited by: ELY Centre
Updated: 22/3/2023