The ministry was formed in 1995 and has its current headquarters in the city of Port Harcourt.
[1] According to its website, the ministry's mission is "to develop and manage sustainable water for people in line with the MDG goal of 100L per day per person for food (agriculture and fisheries), and for industry in Rivers State.
To source, analyse, store and disseminate information on the water resource data in the state.
To liaise with the federal government and international donor agencies on water supply and development for the benefit of the state.
To set standards, regulate, supervise and control the use of all water resources in the state.