SB-053 100-year wells Designated Basins (Brophy/no sponsor)

Posted on January 28, 2008 in Colorado Legislation

Background: Defines "designated ground water" to include ground water the depletion of which takes more than 100 years to affect the nearest surface water. Authorizes the state engineer to investigate, upon application by any individual or upon the state engineer's own initiative, whether ground water meets the new definition and to file an application with the ground water commission. Directs the ground water commission to create a new designated ground water basin or include such ground water in an existing basin upon application by the state engineer.
Most Recent Action: 2/14 killed in Senate Ag at sponsor's request
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