Sec. 8829.102. REGIONAL COOPERATION. (a) In recognition of the need for uniform regional monitoring and regulation of common, scientifically recognized groundwater sources, and within designated management areas, the district shall establish rules that:

(1) require the permitting of each water well that is:

(A) not exempted from permitting by Chapter 36, Water Code; and

(B) capable of producing more than 25,000 gallons each day;

(2) provide for the prevention of waste, as defined by Section 36.001, Water Code;

(3) provide for timely capping or plugging of abandoned wells; and

(4) require reports to be filed with the district on each new, nonexempt water well.

(b) A report required under Subsection (a)(4) must include:

(1) the driller's log;

(2) a description of the casing and pumping equipment installed;

(3) the capacity of the well; and

(4) the intended use of the water.

(c) To further regional continuity, the district shall:

(1) seek to participate in at least one coordination meeting annually with each adjacent district that shares an aquifer with the district;

(2) coordinate the collection of data with adjacent districts in a manner designed to achieve uniformity of data quality;

(3) coordinate efforts to monitor water quality with adjacent districts, local governments, and state agencies;

(4) investigate any groundwater pollution with the intention of locating its source and report its findings to adjacent districts and appropriate state agencies;

(5) provide to adjacent districts annually an inventory of new water wells in the district and an estimate of groundwater production within the district; and

(6) include adjacent districts on the mailing lists for district newsletters, seminars, public education events, news articles, and field days.

Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.

Amended by:

Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 91 (S.B. 1303), Sec. 22.022, eff. September 1, 2011.