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Section 27.201. Definitions

TX Water Code § 27.201 (2019) (N/A)
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Sec. 27.201. DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter:

(1) "Aquifer recharge project" means a project involving the intentional recharge of an aquifer by means of an injection well authorized under this chapter or other means of infiltration, including actions designed to:

(A) reduce declines in the water level of the aquifer;

(B) supplement the quantity of groundwater available;

(C) improve water quality in an aquifer;

(D) improve spring flows and other interactions between groundwater and surface water; or

(E) mitigate subsidence.

(2) "Native groundwater" means the groundwater naturally occurring in a geologic formation.

(3) "Project operator" means a person holding an authorization under this subchapter to undertake an aquifer recharge project.

(4) "Recharge injection well" means a Class V injection well used for the injection of water into a geologic formation for an aquifer recharge project, including an improved sinkhole or cave connected to an aquifer.

Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 742 (H.B. 720), Sec. 3, eff. June 10, 2019.

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