Is it illegal to dig wells privately in the city? Is it illegal to drill wells privately in rural areas?

It is illegal to drill wells without permission.

According to the provisions of Article 48 of the Regulations on the Collection and Management of Water Permit and Water Resources Fee, those who take water without approval or in accordance with the conditions stipulated in the approved water permit shall be punished in accordance with the provisions of Article 69 of the Water Law of People's Republic of China (PRC); If it causes obstruction or loss to others, it shall remove the obstruction and compensate for the loss.

According to Article 69 of the Water Law of People's Republic of China (PRC), in case of any of the following acts, the water administrative department of the people's government at or above the county level or the river basin management institution shall order it to stop the illegal act according to its functions and powers, take remedial measures within a time limit and impose a fine of more than 20,000 yuan and less than 100,000 yuan; If the circumstances are serious, its water permit shall be revoked:

1. Taking water without approval;

Two, do not approve the water permit in accordance with the prescribed conditions.