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SECTION 7. PRODUCTION LIMITATIONS
RULE 7.1 MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE PRODUCTION: (a) A well or well system may only be permitted to be drilled and/or equipped for the production of a cumulative total of 5 gallons per minute per contiguous acre owned. (b) In no event may a well or well system be operated such that the total annual production exceeds 4 acre-feet of water per contiguous acre owned. (c) In the event an existing well or well system is located on property where a permit to drill a new well has been applied for, said cumulative production per acre owned or operated shall be computed by District personnel of the existing well or well system. The District shall note on the application the maximum rate at which the new well can be operated if all existing wells are operated at the reported rate. At the discretion of District personnel, the actual rate of water produced will be calculated using a flow meter to measure the gallons per minute the well or well system is producing during normal operations. (d) In applying this rule in relation to small acreage plots, the Board shall hear the party seeking relief and have the power to make exceptions to this rule. The party seeking exception must show clear, convincing evidence to support the granting of the exception and shall show the use of approved conservation methods to be used if the exception is granted. Such exceptions become invalid if the permitted use is discontinued. The Board may hold a hearing before granting an exception in accordance with Section 16 of the District rules. |