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IN Code § 14-25-1-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 25. Water Rights and Resources|Chapter 1. Water Rights; Surface Water|14-25-1-8. Mediation of Disputes

Sec. 8. Whenever a dispute arises between the users of surface water in a watershed area, any party to the dispute may request that the commission mediate the dispute using the mediation provisions under IC 4-21.5-3.5.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-1-6(2).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.151-2012, SEC.30.
IN Code § 14-25-1-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 25. Water Rights and Resources|Chapter 1. Water Rights; Surface Water|14-25-1-9. Reports to Commission Regarding Volume of Water Used

Sec. 9. A person who uses ground water or surface water shall, when requested by the commission, report to the commission the volume of water used by the person in a specific period. The commission may, in the commission's rules, prescribe the method of making the reports.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-1-6(3).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
IN Code § 14-25-1-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 25. Water Rights and Resources|Chapter 1. Water Rights; Surface Water|14-25-1-10. Public Policy Regarding Regulation of Public Waters

Sec. 10. The policy that surface waters of Indiana are declared to be public waters and subject to regulation by the general assembly is the accepted policy of the state. Users of surface waters who:(1) institute withdrawal of water for artificial uses from a natural stream, natural lake, or other natural body of water; or(2) increase artificial uses;are subject to regulation of the uses or increased uses that are enacted into law by the general assembly.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-1-8.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
IN Code § 14-25-1-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 25. Water Rights and Resources|Chapter 1. Water Rights; Surface Water|14-25-1-11. Findings; Requirements for Diversion of Water Outside the Basin; Rules

Sec. 11. (a) The general assembly finds that a diversion of water out of the basin, unless conducted under the Great Lakes—St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact, will impair or destroy the Great Lakes. The general assembly further finds that the regulation of a diversion of water from the basin is consistent with the mandate of the Preamble to and Article 14, Section 1 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana, the United States Constitution, and the federal legislation according to which Indiana was granted statehood.(b) Water may not be diverted outside the basin from that part of the basin within Indiana unless the diversion is:(1) approved by the governor of each Great Lakes state under 42 U.S.C. 1962d-20 (Water Resources Development Act); or(2) conducted:(A) after the effective date of; and(B) in accordance with the requirements of;the Great Lakes—St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact.(c) The commission shall adopt rules necessary to implement this section.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-1-9.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.71-2004, SEC.2; P.L.4-2008, SEC.3.
IN Code § 14-25-2-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 25. Water Rights and Resources|Chapter 2. Minimum Stream Flow and Water Sale Contracts|14-25-2-1. Provision of Minimum Stream Flow; Sale of Water

Sec. 1. (a) Except as provided in section 8 of this chapter, the commission may provide certain minimum quantities of stream flow or sell water on a unit pricing basis for water supply purposes from the water supply storage in reservoir impoundments or parts of the impoundments that are financed by the state. The water may be made available for direct withdrawal from the reservoir impoundment or released from the reservoir impoundment to create increased flowage beyond normal stream flow for use by the contracting party or purchaser at a downstream point. The withdrawals or releases may not exceed the storage allocated to water supply purposes in the authorizing legislation for water supply or multiple purpose reservoir projects.(b) This section does not abrogate, limit, or affect in any manner prior or future sales of water from reservoirs constructed for or by the department in which adequate water for incidental water supply purposes is available.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-1-7(a).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
IN Code § 14-25-2-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 25. Water Rights and Resources|Chapter 2. Minimum Stream Flow and Water Sale Contracts|14-25-2-2. Contracts on Unit Pricing Basis

Sec. 2. (a) Except as provided in section 8 of this chapter and subject to section 2.5 of this chapter, the commission may contract with a person for the provision of certain minimum quantities of stream flow or for the sale of water on a unit pricing basis. A contract for the provision of minimum stream flows or for the sale of water on a unit pricing basis:(1) must be executed by the commission; and(2) is subject to approval by the following:(A) The attorney general.(B) The governor.(C) The person desiring the use.(b) A contract entered into under this chapter may not cover a period of more than fifty (50) years.(c) Before the submission of the contract to the governor for approval, the commission shall submit a copy of the contract to the department. The department shall, within twenty (20) days of receipt, do the following:(1) Prepare a memorandum relative to the effect that the contract might have on recreational facilities.(2) Submit the memorandum to the governor for the governor's consideration.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-1-7(b).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.231-2007, SEC.1.
IN Code § 14-25-2-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 25. Water Rights and Resources|Chapter 2. Minimum Stream Flow and Water Sale Contracts|14-25-2-3. Rate of Compensation

Sec. 3. A contract for the sale of water on a unit pricing basis that is entered into under this chapter or under IC 13-2-1-7 (before its repeal) after June 30, 1991, must provide for compensation to the state at the rate of not less than thirty-three dollars ($33) per one million (1,000,000) gallons of water.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-1-7(c).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.195-2017, SEC.39.
IN Code § 14-25-2-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 25. Water Rights and Resources|Chapter 2. Minimum Stream Flow and Water Sale Contracts|14-25-2-4. Water Resources Development Fund

Sec. 4. (a) As used in this section, "fund" refers to the water resources development fund created by this section.(b) The water resources development fund is created. Money paid to the state under a contract entered into under this chapter shall be deposited in the fund.(c) The proceeds of the fund do not revert to the state general fund but constitute a revolving fund to be used exclusively for the purposes of this chapter.(d) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund not currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same manner as other public money may be invested. Interest that accrues from the investments shall be deposited in the fund.(e) Money in the fund may be used for any of the following purposes:(1) The development of new reservoirs.(2) The investigation, development, and improvement of existing reservoirs.(3) The acquisition of easements or purchase in fee simple of land and property to be used as reservoir sites.(4) The financing, construction, operation, and maintenance of reservoir impoundments or parts of impoundments for water supply storage and uses, either independently or in cooperation with any person.(5) The investigation of water resource availability, quality, and water supply needs.(6) Watershed protection.(7) River enhancement.(8) The preparation of a compilation and mapping of all community public water supplies under IC 14-25-7-13(d).(9) The operation of the division of water.(f) The department shall administer the fund.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-1-7(d) part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.184-1995, SEC.1; P.L.186-2003, SEC.68.
IN Code § 14-25-2-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 25. Water Rights and Resources|Chapter 2. Minimum Stream Flow and Water Sale Contracts|14-25-2-5. Adoption of Rules

Sec. 5. The commission shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 that are considered necessary for the proper administration of the following:(1) The water resources development fund.(2) This chapter.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-1-7(d) part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
IN Code § 14-25-2-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 25. Water Rights and Resources|Chapter 2. Minimum Stream Flow and Water Sale Contracts|14-25-2-6. Employment of Personnel

Sec. 6. The commission may, subject to the approval of the budget agency, employ personnel necessary for the efficient administration of this chapter.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-1-7(d) part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
IN Code § 14-25-2-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 25. Water Rights and Resources|Chapter 2. Minimum Stream Flow and Water Sale Contracts|14-25-2-7. Contracts Entered Into Before July 1, 1991, Binding

Sec. 7. Except as provided in section 8 of this chapter, a contract for the sale of water on a unit pricing basis that was entered into under this chapter before July 1, 1991, is binding upon the commission. However, notwithstanding the terms of the contract, the rate of compensation for water sold under the contract on a unit pricing basis is thirty-three dollars ($33) per one million (1,000,000) gallons of water.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-1-7(e).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
IN Code § 14-25-2-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 25. Water Rights and Resources|Chapter 2. Minimum Stream Flow and Water Sale Contracts|14-25-2-8. Primary Source of Water; Compensation Not Required

Sec. 8. The state may not require compensation for water that:(1) comes from a reservoir impoundment financed by the state; and(2) is provided to water users in an area in which the outlet of the reservoir impoundment has been the primary source of water for domestic, industrial, and public use for at least fifty (50) years.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-1-7(f).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
IN Code § 14-25-2-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 25. Water Rights and Resources|Chapter 2. Minimum Stream Flow and Water Sale Contracts|14-25-2-9. Primary Source of Water; Contracts Entered Into Before July 1, 1991, Binding

Sec. 9. A contract that:(1) was entered into under IC 13-2-1-7 (before its repeal) before July 1, 1991; and(2) provides for the sale of water on a unit pricing basis in an area described in section 8 of this chapter;is binding upon the commission. However, the opposite party to the contract is not required to pay compensation to the state for water provided in the area.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-1-7(g).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
IN Code § 14-25-2-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 25. Water Rights and Resources|Chapter 2. Minimum Stream Flow and Water Sale Contracts|14-25-2-10. Primary Source of Water; Contracts on Measured Basis

Sec. 10. The commission may enter into contracts under this chapter to provide certain minimum quantities of stream flow or to provide water on a measured basis in an area described in section 8 of this chapter. However, the opposite party to the contract is not required to pay compensation to the state for water provided in the area described in section 8 of this chapter.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-1-7(h).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
IN Code § 14-25-2-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 25. Water Rights and Resources|Chapter 2. Minimum Stream Flow and Water Sale Contracts|14-25-2-11. Compensation Owed by Conservancy Districts

Sec. 11. (a) As used in this section, "conservancy district" refers to a conservancy district established under IC 14-33 or under IC 13-3-3 (before its repeal) for the purpose of furnishing water supply for domestic, industrial, and public use.(b) The state may not obtain compensation from a conservancy district under a contract for the sale of water on a unit pricing basis upon the basis of an estimate of the quantity of water provided to the conservancy district.(c) The calculation of the compensation owed by a conservancy district under a contract must be based upon either of the following:(1) The measurement of the quantity of water provided to the conservancy district.(2) The measurement of the water furnished by the conservancy district to the persons who obtain water from the conservancy district, with a reasonable allowance made for water lost by the conservancy district in the process of obtaining, treating, and furnishing the water.(d) This section does not affect the obligation of a conservancy district to pay a minimum yearly fee in a certain amount established by a contract.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-1-7.1.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
IN Code § 14-25-3-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 25. Water Rights and Resources|Chapter 3. Water Rights; Ground Water|14-25-3-1. "Person" Defined

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "person" means an individual, a firm, a limited liability company, a corporation, an association, or a governmental agency. However, for purposes of sections 6 through 10 of this chapter, the term does not include a public utility privately or publicly owned engaged in supplying or furnishing public utility service to the residents and business institutions of a city, town, or public institution within a restricted use area.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-2-5(a) part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
IN Code § 14-25-3-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 25. Water Rights and Resources|Chapter 3. Water Rights; Ground Water|14-25-3-2. "Waste" and "Wasted" Defined

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "waste" or "wasted" means any of the following:(1) Permitting ground water to flow or taking or using ground water in any manner so that the ground water is not put to the full beneficial use.(2) Transporting ground water from the water's source to the place of use in such a manner that there is an excessive loss in transit.(3) Permitting or causing the pollution of a fresh water strata through an act that will cause salt water, highly mineralized water, or otherwise contaminated water to enter the strata.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-2-1 part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
IN Code § 14-25-3-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 25. Water Rights and Resources|Chapter 3. Water Rights; Ground Water|14-25-3-3. Public Policy Regarding Conservation of Ground Water

Sec. 3. It is a public policy of the state in the interest of the economy, health, and welfare of Indiana and the citizens of Indiana to conserve and protect the ground water resources of Indiana and for that purpose to provide reasonable regulations for the most beneficial use and disposition of ground water resources.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-2-2.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
IN Code § 14-25-3-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 25. Water Rights and Resources|Chapter 3. Water Rights; Ground Water|14-25-3-4. Restricted Use Areas; Designation

Sec. 4. (a) The department may by rule or order, when the department has reason to believe it is necessary and in the public interest, designate certain areas of Indiana where the withdrawal of ground waters exceeds or threatens to exceed natural replenishment as restricted use areas. Before the department designates an area as a restricted use area, the department shall do the following:(1) Have surveys made of the ground water resources of the area.(2) Determine the safe annual yield of the basin.(b) The department may do the following:(1) Cooperate with the agencies of the federal government engaged in making ground water surveys.(2) Accept and use the findings of other agencies of the federal and state governments as a basis of the department's decisions.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-2-3.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
IN Code § 14-25-3-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 25. Water Rights and Resources|Chapter 3. Water Rights; Ground Water|14-25-3-5. Restricted Use Areas; Orders, Rules, and Notice of Hearing

Sec. 5. (a) Whenever the department designates a restricted use area, the department shall approve an order to that effect and adopt a rule under IC 4-22-2.(b) In addition to the publication of notice provided for in IC 4-22-2, the department shall, for the purposes of this chapter only, do the following:(1) Give notice by publication one (1) time each week for three (3) consecutive weeks in all of the newspapers of general circulation in the area to be designated as a restricted use area.(2) Give ten (10) days written notice to all public utilities privately or publicly owned engaged in furnishing water to residents of the restricted use area.(3) Give ten (10) days written notice to:(A) the executive of each city and town;(B) the president of each county executive in a county that does not have a consolidated city; and(C) the county executive in a county that has a consolidated city;in the restricted use area.(4) Have the notice posted at least ten (10) days before the hearing as follows:(A) At the door of the courthouse.(B) At the city or town hall if there is a city or town hall in the restricted use area.(C) In at least three (3) other public places.(c) Proof of the notice shall be made at the hearing by the affidavits of the publishers of the newspapers and of the persons who posted and sent the other notices required by this section.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-2-4.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
IN Code § 14-25-3-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 25. Water Rights and Resources|Chapter 3. Water Rights; Ground Water|14-25-3-6. Withdrawal Permits; Requirement

Sec. 6. In a restricted use area, a person may not withdraw or use for any purpose ground water in quantities in excess of one hundred thousand (100,000) gallons per day in addition to the quantity the person is using at the time the order designating the area as a restricted use area becomes effective, unless the person has obtained a permit from the department to withdraw or use a greater quantity.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-2-5(a) part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
IN Code § 14-25-3-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 25. Water Rights and Resources|Chapter 3. Water Rights; Ground Water|14-25-3-7. Withdrawal Permits; Application

Sec. 7. A person that:(1) desires to withdraw or use a quantity greater than one hundred thousand (100,000) gallons per day in addition to the quantity being used at the time of the effective date of an order declaring an area as a restricted use area; or(2) desires to withdraw or use a quantity greater than one hundred thousand (100,000) gallons per day if the applicant was not a prior user of ground water;must apply for permission to do so to the department upon a form prescribed by the department.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-2-5(b).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
IN Code § 14-25-3-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 25. Water Rights and Resources|Chapter 3. Water Rights; Ground Water|14-25-3-8. Withdrawal Permits; Factors to Consider

Sec. 8. In granting or refusing a permit, the department shall consider the following:(1) The effect the withdrawal of additional ground water from the restricted use area will have on future supplies in the area.(2) What use is to be made of the water.(3) How the withdrawal will affect present users of ground water in the area.(4) Whether the future natural replenishment is likely to become more or less.(5) Whether future demands for ground water are likely to be greater or less.(6) How the withdrawal of additional ground water will affect the health and best interests of the public.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-2-5(c).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
IN Code § 14-25-3-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 25. Water Rights and Resources|Chapter 3. Water Rights; Ground Water|14-25-3-9. Withdrawal Permits; Conditions

Sec. 9. In granting a permit, the department may do the following:(1) Impose the conditions or stipulations that are necessary to conserve the ground water of the area and prevent waste, exhaustion, or impairment of the ground water.(2) Require that ground water in a restricted area that is withdrawn and used be returned to the ground through wells, pits, or spreading grounds. If this condition is imposed, the water shall be returned under the rules that the department adopts subject to the approval of the environmental rules board to avoid pollution of underground water.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-2-5(d), (e).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.113-2014, SEC.97.
IN Code § 14-25-3-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 25. Water Rights and Resources|Chapter 3. Water Rights; Ground Water|14-25-3-10. Withdrawal Permits; Judicial Review

Sec. 10. A refusal to grant a permit is subject to court review under IC 4-21.5-5.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-2-5(f).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
IN Code § 14-25-3-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 25. Water Rights and Resources|Chapter 3. Water Rights; Ground Water|14-25-3-11. Statements of Average Daily Use of Ground Water

Sec. 11. (a) All users of ground water in amounts exceeding one hundred thousand (100,000) gallons per day in an area designated by the department as a restricted use area shall file with the department a certified statement of the average daily amount of ground water used before the designation of the area as a restricted use area. The statement:(1) shall be filed within ninety (90) days after the adoption of an order by the department designating the area as a restricted use area; and(2) must be on a form furnished by the department upon request.(b) Failure to file a certified statement as required by subsection (a) invalidates a user's prior claim to the withdrawal and use of ground water exceeding one hundred thousand (100,000) gallons per day without having secured a permit from the department under this chapter.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-2-6.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
IN Code § 14-25-3-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 25. Water Rights and Resources|Chapter 3. Water Rights; Ground Water|14-25-3-12. Records Regarding Drilling of New Wells

Sec. 12. In a restricted use area, each well owner or the representatives of the well owner shall file with the department, on forms furnished by the department, a complete record of each new well drilled within the area. The record:(1) shall be filed within thirty (30) days after the well has been completed and placed in operation; and(2) must contain the following:(A) A log of the following:(i) The well.(ii) The static water level.(iii) The yield.(iv) The drawdown.(B) Other pertinent information that is required by the department.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-2-7.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.