Rule 391-3-2-.11. Unreasonable Adverse Effects on Ground Water Withdrawal

In order to protect against or abate unreasonable adverse or potential adverse effects on other water users within the area, including but not limited to adverse effects on public and farm use, the Division shall take into consideration the best information available on the geologic and hydrologic characteristics of the rocks and ground water withdrawals of the area and shall require the user to take such actions as it deems necessary. The control measures which the Division may require the user to take may include, but not be limited to, the following:

1. (a) selective withdrawal from other fresh water aquifers than presently utilized;
2. (b) pumping arrangements to reduce ground water withdrawal in areas concentrated pumping;
3. (c) selective curtailment or reduction of ground water withdrawal where it is found to be in the public interest to protect the water resources; and
4. (d) such other control techniques as are technically feasible and proven successful in other areas and nationally.

Authority: Ga. Laws 1972, pp. 976, 980 et seq., as amended by Ga. Laws 1973, pp. 1273, 1275 et seq. Effective June 3, 1974; O.C.G.A. Sec. 12-5-91.

History. Original Rule was filed on May 13, 1974; effective June 3, 1974, as specified by the Agency.

Amended: F. Apr. 3, 1990; eff. Apr. 23, 1990.