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WA Rev Code § 90.44.250 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 90 - Water Rights—Environment|Chapter 90.44 - Regulation of Public Groundwaters.|90.44.250 - Investigations—Reports of appropriators.

RCW 90.44.250 Investigations—Reports of appropriators.The department is hereby authorized to make such investigations as may be necessary to determine the location, extent, depth, volume, and flow of all groundwaters within the state and in making such examination, hereby is authorized and directed to cooperate with the federal government, with any county or municipal corporation, or any person, firm, association or corporation, and upon such terms as may seem appropriate to it.In connection with such investigation, the department from time to time may require reports from each groundwater appropriator as to the amount of public groundwater being withdrawn and as to the manner and extent of the beneficial use. Such reports shall be in a form prescribed by the department.[ 1987 c 109 § 121; 1945 c 263 § 19; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 7400-19. Formerly RCW 90.44.210.]NOTES:Purpose—Short title—Construction—Rules—Severability—Captions—1987 c 109: See notes following RCW 43.21B.001.
WA Rev Code § 90.44.400 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 90 - Water Rights—Environment|Chapter 90.44 - Regulation of Public Groundwaters.|90.44.400 - Groundwater management areas—Purpose—Standards—Identification—Designation.

RCW 90.44.400 Groundwater management areas—Purpose—Standards—Identification—Designation.(1) This legislation is enacted for the purpose of identifying groundwater management procedures that are consistent with both local needs and state water resource policies and management objectives; including the protection of water quality, assurance of quantity, and efficient management of water resources to meet future needs.In recognition of existing water rights and the need to manage groundwater aquifers for future use, the department of ecology shall, by rule, establish standards, criteria, and a process for the designation of specific groundwater areas or sub-areas, or separate depth zones within such area or sub-area, and provide for either the department of ecology, local governments, or groundwater users of the area to initiate development of a groundwater management program for each area or sub-area, consistent with state and local government objectives, policies, and authorities. The department shall develop and adopt these rules by January 1, 1986.(2) The department of ecology, in cooperation with other state agencies, local government, and user groups, shall identify probable groundwater management areas or sub-areas. The department shall also prepare a general schedule for the development of groundwater management programs that recognizes the available local or state agency staff and financial resources to carry out the intent of RCW 90.44.400 through 90.44.420. The department shall also provide the option for locally initiated studies and for local government to assume the lead agency role in developing the groundwater management program and in implementing the provisions of RCW 90.44.400 through 90.44.420. The criteria to guide identification of the groundwater areas or sub-areas shall include but not be limited to, the following:(a) Aquifer systems that are declining due to restricted recharge or over-utilization;(b) Aquifer systems in which overappropriation may have occurred and adjudication of water rights has not yet been completed;(c) Aquifer systems currently being considered for water supply reservation under chapter 90.54 RCW for future beneficial uses;(d) Aquifers identified as the primary source of supply for public water supply systems;(e) Aquifers designated as a sole source aquifer by the federal environmental protection agency; and(f) Geographical areas where land use may result in contamination or degradation of the groundwater quality.(3) In developing the groundwater management programs, priority shall be given to areas or sub-areas where water quality is imminently threatened.[ 1985 c 453 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 90.44.410 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 90 - Water Rights—Environment|Chapter 90.44 - Regulation of Public Groundwaters.|90.44.410 - Requirements for groundwater management programs—Review of programs.

RCW 90.44.410 Requirements for groundwater management programs—Review of programs.(1) The groundwater area or sub-area management programs shall include:(a) A description of the specific groundwater area or sub-areas, or separate depth zones within any such area or sub-area, and the relationship of this zone or area to the land use management responsibilities of county government;(b) A management program based on long-term monitoring and resource management objectives for the area or sub-area;(c) Identification of water resources and the allocation of the resources to meet state and local needs;(d) Projection of water supply needs for existing and future identified user groups and beneficial uses;(e) Identification of water resource management policies and/or practices that may impact the recharge of the designated area or policies that may affect the safe yield and quantity of water available for future appropriation;(f) Identification of land use and other activities that may impact the quality and efficient use of the groundwater, including domestic, industrial, solid, and other waste disposal, underground storage facilities, or stormwater management practices;(g) The design of the program necessary to manage the resource to assure long-term benefits to the citizens of the state;(h) Identification of water quality objectives for the aquifer system which recognize existing and future uses of the aquifer and that are in accordance with department of ecology and department of social and health services drinking and surface water quality standards;(i) Long-term policies and construction practices necessary to protect existing water rights and subsequent facilities installed in accordance with the groundwater area or sub-area management programs and/or other water right procedures;(j) Annual withdrawal rates and safe yield guidelines which are directed by the long-term management programs that recognize annual variations in aquifer recharge;(k) A description of conditions and potential conflicts and identification of a program to resolve conflicts with existing water rights;(l) Alternative management programs to meet future needs and existing conditions, including water conservation plans; and(m) A process for the periodic review of the groundwater management program and monitoring of the implementation of the program.(2) The groundwater area or sub-area management programs shall be submitted for review in accordance with the state environmental policy act.[ 1988 c 186 § 1; 1985 c 453 § 2.]NOTES:Effective date—1988 c 186 § 1: "Section 1 of this act shall take effect June 30, 1998." [ 1988 c 186 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 90.44.420 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 90 - Water Rights—Environment|Chapter 90.44 - Regulation of Public Groundwaters.|90.44.420 - Groundwater management programs—Consideration by department of ecology—Public hearing—Findings—Adoption of regulations, ordinances, and programs.

RCW 90.44.420 Groundwater management programs—Consideration by department of ecology—Public hearing—Findings—Adoption of regulations, ordinances, and programs.The department of ecology shall consider the groundwater area or sub-area management plan for adoption in accordance with this chapter and chapter 90.54 RCW.Upon completion of the groundwater area or sub-area management program, the department of ecology shall hold a public hearing within the designated groundwater management area for the purpose of taking public testimony on the proposed program. Following the public hearing, the department of ecology and affected local governments shall (1) prepare findings which either provide for the subsequent adoption of the program as proposed or identify the revisions necessary to ensure that the program is consistent with the intent of this chapter, and (2) adopt regulations, ordinances, and/or programs for implementing those provisions of the groundwater management program which are within their respective jurisdictional authorities.[ 1985 c 453 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 90.44.430 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 90 - Water Rights—Environment|Chapter 90.44 - Regulation of Public Groundwaters.|90.44.430 - Groundwater management programs—Guidance to local governments and certain departments.

RCW 90.44.430 Groundwater management programs—Guidance to local governments and certain departments.The department of ecology, the department of social and health services, and affected local governments shall be guided by the adopted program when reviewing and considering approval of all studies, plans, and facilities that may utilize or impact the implementation of the program.[ 1985 c 453 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 90.44.440 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 90 - Water Rights—Environment|Chapter 90.44 - Regulation of Public Groundwaters.|90.44.440 - Existing rights not affected.

RCW 90.44.440 Existing rights not affected.RCW 90.44.400 through 90.44.430 shall not affect any water rights existing as of May 21, 1985.[ 1985 c 453 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 90.44.445 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 90 - Water Rights—Environment|Chapter 90.44 - Regulation of Public Groundwaters.|90.44.445 - Acreage expansion program—Authorization—Certification.

RCW 90.44.445 Acreage expansion program—Authorization—Certification.In any acreage expansion program adopted by the department as an element of a groundwater management program, the authorization for a water right certificate holder to participate in the program shall be on an annual basis for the first two years. After the two-year period, the department may authorize participation for ten-year periods. The department may authorize participation for ten-year periods for certificate holders who have already participated in an acreage expansion program for two years. The department may require annual certification that the certificate holder has complied with all requirements of the program. The department may terminate the authority of a certificate holder to participate in the program for one calendar year if the certificate holder fails to comply with the requirements of the program.[ 1993 c 99 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 90.44.450 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 90 - Water Rights—Environment|Chapter 90.44 - Regulation of Public Groundwaters.|90.44.450 - Metering or measuring groundwater withdrawals—Reports.

RCW 90.44.450 Metering or measuring groundwater withdrawals—Reports.The department of ecology may require withdrawals of groundwater to be metered, or measured by other approved methods, as a condition for a new water right permit. The department may also require, as a condition for such permits, reports regarding such withdrawals as to the amount of water being withdrawn. These reports shall be in a form prescribed by the department.[ 1989 c 348 § 7.]NOTES:Severability—1989 c 348: See note following RCW 90.54.020.Rights not impaired—1989 c 348: See RCW 90.54.920.
WA Rev Code § 90.44.460 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 90 - Water Rights—Environment|Chapter 90.44 - Regulation of Public Groundwaters.|90.44.460 - Reservoir permits.

RCW 90.44.460 Reservoir permits.The legislature recognizes the importance of sound water management. In an effort to promote new and innovative methods of water storage, the legislature authorizes the department of ecology to issue reservoir permits that enable an entity to artificially store and recover water in any underground geological formation, which qualifies as a reservoir under RCW 90.03.370.[ 2000 c 98 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 90.44.500 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 90 - Water Rights—Environment|Chapter 90.44 - Regulation of Public Groundwaters.|90.44.500 - Civil penalties.

RCW 90.44.500 Civil penalties.See RCW 90.03.600.
WA Rev Code § 90.44.510 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 90 - Water Rights—Environment|Chapter 90.44 - Regulation of Public Groundwaters.|90.44.510 - Superseding water right permit or certificate—Water delivered from federal Columbia Basin project.

RCW 90.44.510 Superseding water right permit or certificate—Water delivered from federal Columbia Basin project.The department shall issue a superseding water right permit or certificate for a groundwater right where the source of water is an aquifer for which the department adopts rules establishing a groundwater management subarea and water from the federal Columbia Basin project is delivered for use by a person who holds such a groundwater right. The superseding water right permit or certificate shall designate that portion of the groundwater right that is replaced by water from the federal Columbia Basin project as a standby or reserve right that may be used when water delivered by the federal project is curtailed or otherwise not available. The period of curtailment or unavailability shall be deemed a low flow period under RCW 90.14.140(2)(b). The total number of acres irrigated by the person under the groundwater right and through the use of water delivered from the federal project must not exceed the quantity of water authorized by the federal bureau of reclamation and number of acres irrigated under the person's water right permit or certificate for the use of water from the aquifer.[ 2011 c 72 § 1; 2004 c 195 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 90.44.530 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 90 - Water Rights—Environment|Chapter 90.44 - Regulation of Public Groundwaters.|90.44.530 - Applications to appropriate groundwater under a cost-reimbursement agreement.

RCW 90.44.530 Applications to appropriate groundwater under a cost-reimbursement agreement.Applications to appropriate groundwater under a cost-reimbursement agreement must be processed in accordance with RCW 90.03.265 when an applicant requests the assignment of a cost-reimbursement consultant as provided in RCW 43.21A.690.[ 2010 c 285 § 11.]NOTES:Intent—2010 c 285: See note following RCW 90.03.265.
WA Rev Code § 90.46.015 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 90 - Water Rights—Environment|Chapter 90.46 - Reclaimed Water Use.|90.46.015 - Rules—Coordination with department of health—Consultation with advisory committee.

RCW 90.46.015 Rules—Coordination with department of health—Consultation with advisory committee.(1) The department of ecology shall, in coordination with the department of health, adopt rules for reclaimed water use consistent with this chapter. The rules must address all aspects of reclaimed water use, including commercial and industrial uses, land applications, direct groundwater recharge, wetland discharge, surface percolation, constructed wetlands, and streamflow or surface water augmentation. The department of health shall, in coordination with the department of ecology, adopt rules for greywater reuse. The rules must also designate whether the department of ecology or the department of health will be the lead agency responsible for a particular aspect of reclaimed water use. In developing the rules, the departments of health and ecology shall amend or rescind any existing rules on reclaimed water in conflict with the new rules.(2) All rules required to be adopted pursuant to this section must be completed no later than December 31, 2010, except that the department of ecology shall adopt rules for reclaimed water use no earlier than June 30, 2013.(3) The department of ecology must consult with the advisory committee created under RCW 90.46.050 in all aspects of rule development required under this section.[ 2011 c 353 § 11; 2009 c 456 § 2; 2006 c 279 § 1.]NOTES:Intent—2011 c 353: See note following RCW 36.70A.130.
WA Rev Code § 90.46.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 90 - Water Rights—Environment|Chapter 90.46 - Reclaimed Water Use.|90.46.020 - Interim standards for pilot projects for use of reclaimed water.

RCW 90.46.020 Interim standards for pilot projects for use of reclaimed water.(1) The department of ecology shall, in coordination with the department of health, develop interim standards for pilot projects under subsection (3) of this section on or before July 1, 1992, for the use of reclaimed water in land applications.(2) The department of health shall, in coordination with the department of ecology, develop interim standards for pilot projects under subsection (3) of this section on or before November 15, 1992, for the use of reclaimed water in commercial and industrial activities.(3) The department of ecology and the department of health shall assist interested parties in the development of pilot projects to aid in achieving the purposes of this chapter.[ 1992 c 204 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 90.46.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 90 - Water Rights—Environment|Chapter 90.46 - Reclaimed Water Use.|90.46.040 - Standards, procedures, and guidelines for land applications of reclaimed water.

RCW 90.46.040 Standards, procedures, and guidelines for land applications of reclaimed water.(1) The department of ecology shall, in coordination with the department of health, adopt a single set of standards, procedures, and guidelines, on or before August 1, 1993, for land applications of reclaimed water.(2) Standards adopted under this section are superseded by any rules adopted by the department of ecology pursuant to RCW 90.46.015 as they relate to the land application of reclaimed water.[ 2009 c 456 § 3; 2006 c 279 § 6; 2005 c 59 § 2; 1992 c 204 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 90.46.042 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 90 - Water Rights—Environment|Chapter 90.46 - Reclaimed Water Use.|90.46.042 - Standards, procedures, and guidelines for direct recharge.

RCW 90.46.042 Standards, procedures, and guidelines for direct recharge.(1) The department of ecology shall, in consultation with the department of health, adopt a single set of standards, procedures, and guidelines, on or before December 31, 1996, for direct recharge using reclaimed water. The standards shall address both water quality considerations and avoidance of property damage from excessive recharge.(2) Standards adopted under this section are superseded by any rules adopted by the department of ecology pursuant to RCW 90.46.015 as they relate to direct recharge using reclaimed water.[ 2006 c 279 § 7; 1995 c 342 § 6.]NOTES:Construction—Effective date—1995 c 342: See notes following RCW 90.46.005.
WA Rev Code § 90.46.044 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 90 - Water Rights—Environment|Chapter 90.46 - Reclaimed Water Use.|90.46.044 - Standards, procedures, and guidelines for discharge to wetlands.

RCW 90.46.044 Standards, procedures, and guidelines for discharge to wetlands.(1) The department of ecology shall, in consultation with the department of health, adopt a single set of standards, procedures, and guidelines, on or before June 30, 1996, for discharge of reclaimed water to wetlands.(2) Standards adopted under this section are superseded by any rules adopted by the department of ecology pursuant to RCW 90.46.015 as they relate to discharge of reclaimed water to wetlands.[ 2006 c 279 § 8; 1995 c 342 § 7.]NOTES:Construction—Effective date—1995 c 342: See notes following RCW 90.46.005.
WA Rev Code § 90.46.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 90 - Water Rights—Environment|Chapter 90.46 - Reclaimed Water Use.|90.46.050 - Advisory committee—Development of standards, procedures, and guidelines.

RCW 90.46.050 Advisory committee—Development of standards, procedures, and guidelines.The department of ecology shall, before July 1, 2006, form an advisory committee, in coordination with the department of health and the department of agriculture, which will provide technical assistance in the development of standards, procedures, and guidelines required by this chapter. The advisory committee shall be composed of a broad range of interested individuals representing the various stakeholders that utilize or are potentially impacted by the use of reclaimed water. The advisory committee must also contain individuals with technical expertise and knowledge of new advancements in technology.[ 2006 c 279 § 2; 1995 c 342 § 9; 1992 c 204 § 6.]NOTES:Construction—Effective date—1995 c 342: See notes following RCW 90.46.005.
WA Rev Code § 90.46.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 90 - Water Rights—Environment|Chapter 90.46 - Reclaimed Water Use.|90.46.070 - Exemption from standards, procedures, and guidelines.

RCW 90.46.070 Exemption from standards, procedures, and guidelines.Any person lawfully using reclaimed water before April 2, 1992, may continue to do so and is not required to comply with the standards, procedures, and guidelines under chapter 90.46 RCW before July 1, 1995.[ 1992 c 204 § 8.]
WA Rev Code § 90.46.072 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 90 - Water Rights—Environment|Chapter 90.46 - Reclaimed Water Use.|90.46.072 - Conflict resolution—Reclaimed water projects and chapter 372-32 WAC.

RCW 90.46.072 Conflict resolution—Reclaimed water projects and chapter 372-32 WAC.On or before December 31, 1995, the department of ecology and department of health shall, in consultation with local interested parties, jointly review and, if required, propose amendments to chapter 372-32 WAC to resolve conflicts between the development of reclaimed water projects in the Puget Sound region and chapter 372-32 RCW [WAC].[ 1995 c 342 § 8.]NOTES:Construction—Effective date—1995 c 342: See notes following RCW 90.46.005.
WA Rev Code § 90.46.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 90 - Water Rights—Environment|Chapter 90.46 - Reclaimed Water Use.|90.46.080 - Use of reclaimed water for surface percolation—Establishment of discharge limit for contaminants.

RCW 90.46.080 Use of reclaimed water for surface percolation—Establishment of discharge limit for contaminants.(1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, reclaimed water may be beneficially used for surface percolation provided the reclaimed water meets the state drinking water contaminant criteria as measured in groundwater beneath or down gradient of the recharge project site, and has been incorporated into a sewer or water comprehensive plan, as applicable, adopted by the applicable local government and approved by the department of health or department of ecology as applicable.(2) If the state drinking water contaminant criteria do not contain a standard for a constituent or contaminant, the department of ecology shall establish a discharge limit consistent with the goals of this chapter, except as otherwise provided in this section.(3) Except as otherwise provided in this section, reclaimed water that does not meet the state drinking water contaminant criteria may be beneficially used for surface percolation where the department of ecology, in consultation with the department of health, has specifically authorized such use at such lower standard.(4) The provisions of this section are superseded by any rules adopted by the department of ecology pursuant to RCW 90.46.015 as they relate to surface percolation.[ 2009 c 456 § 4; 2006 c 279 § 9; 1997 c 444 § 6; 1995 c 342 § 3.]NOTES:Severability—1997 c 444: See note following RCW 90.46.010.Construction—Effective date—1995 c 342: See notes following RCW 90.46.005.