Section 124: Purification of water.

Every person who uses water in connection with mining operation, whether for-
(a) the generation of power for mining purposes ; or
(b) the removal of mineral substance ; or
(c) concentration, milling or otherwise shall, whatever may be the nature and date of the document of title under which the use is enjoyed, make such provisions as shall ensure that the water so used does not contain injurious substances in quantities likely to prove detrimental to animal or vegetable life when the water leaves the mining area in which it has been so used.