If the low-temperature geothermal effluent is disposed of by way of a nonstandard low-temperature geothermal effluent disposal system, the right to appropriate the low-temperature geothermal fluid shall be inferior to all subsequent rights for beneficial consumptive use and/or to the rights of those appropriators who make use of a standard low-temperature geothermal effluent disposal system. If a nonstandard low-temperature geothermal effluent disposal system is upgraded to a standard low-temperature geothermal effluent disposal system the associated water right retains the priority date established upon initial filing.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 183, 536, 537 & 540

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 183, 536, 537 & 540

History

WRD 18-1990, f. & cert. ef. 12-14-90
WRD 13-1986, f. 10-7-86, ef. 11-1-86, Renumbered from 690-065-0070
WRD 12-1982, f. & ef. 12-14-82