BILL · 2003–04 SESSION

HB 2085: Ground water return/recharge

Concerning the return or recharge of ground water.

Summary

Provides that, when considering an application regarding the domestic use of water, the department shall not consider the return or recharge portion of the water as being lost through beneficial use. The return or recharge portion of the water is the amount returned to surface or ground waters after septic or sewage treatment or returned in the form of seepage.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to the return or recharge of ground water;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

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