The beneficial use classifications of surface waters of the state established in this section do not limit the actual use of such waters. The classifications designate the minimum quality at which the surface waters of the state are to be maintained and protected. The following are the beneficial use classifications:

1. (1) Domestic water supply waters;
2. (2) Coldwater permanent fish life propagation waters;
3. (3) Coldwater marginal fish life propagation waters;
4. (4) Warmwater permanent fish life propagation waters;
5. (5) Warmwater semipermanent fish life propagation waters;
6. (6) Warmwater marginal fish life propagation waters;
7. (7) Immersion recreation waters;
8. (8) Limited contact recreation waters;
9. (9) Fish and wildlife propagation, recreation, and stock watering waters;
10. (10) Irrigation waters; and

11. (11) Commerce and industry waters.

    Cross-References:

    Beneficial uses of lakes indicated by listings, § 74:51:02:03.

    Beneficial uses of streams indicated by listings, § 74:51:03:02.

    Antidegradation standards, §§ 74:51:01:34 to 74:51:01:39, inclusive.

Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; transferred from § 34:04:02:30, effective July 1, 1979; 10 SDR 145, effective July 4, 1984; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 141, effective July 1, 1987; 14 SDR 86, effective December 24, 1987; 19 SDR 111, effective January 31, 1993; transferred from § 74:03:02:30, July 1, 1996; 25 SDR 98, effective January 27, 1999.

General Authority: SDCL 34A-2-11 , 34A-2-93.

Law Implemented: SDCL 34A-2-10 , 34A-2-11.