Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 391 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Chapter 391-3 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Subject 391-3-2 - GROUNDWATER USE
Rule 391-3-2-.08 - Submission of Ground Water Use Report

Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 391-3-2-.08

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024

(1) Every person who has obtained a permit to use ground water (except a permit for farm use) shall file with the Division a certified statement of the quantities of water used or withdrawn, sources of water, and the nature of the use thereof. The statement shall be on forms prepared and furnished by the Division and shall be submitted to the Division semiannually, starting sixty (60) days after the effective date of the permit and every six (6) months thereafter, unless otherwise designated by the Division, and shall be submitted not later than fifteen (15) days after the reporting date. The report shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

(a) name of permit holder and permit number;

(b) beneficial use of ground water used;

(c) source of ground water, identifying the aquifer or aquifers utilized and identify the well or wells using each aquifer;

(d) quantity of water used or withdrawn monthly from each aquifer (if a well penetrates more than one aquifer, it is to be noted);

(e) average hours pumped per day;

(f) the static and pumping levels of each aquifer utilized and the date the water levels were measured; the measurements are to be made during the last month of the reporting period; and

(g) for a nonconsumptive use, the amount of water returned to the aquifer or ground water system from which the water is withdrawn.

(2) The permit holder shall have a specific conductance analysis of the ground water from the well or wells performed by a laboratory acceptable to the Division, starting sixty (60) days after the date of the permit, and annually thereafter, unless otherwise designated by the Division, and a copy of the report shall be submitted to the Division not later than fifteen (15) days after the reporting date and may accompany the Ground Water Use Report. The Division may specify which well or wells are to be tested. The Division may collect water samples from the well or wells and perform specific conductance analyses as it deems necessary. The specific conductance analysis shall be according to a method acceptable to the Division. (Authority O.C.G.A. Section 12-5-97)

(3) If any person who is required to submit a Ground Water Use Report is unable to furnish accurate information concerning the amounts of ground water being withdrawn or used (in the case of farm use "withdrawal" or "use" means design pumping capacity), or if there is evidence that a report is false or inaccurate or if a person is withdrawing or using a larger quantity or under different conditions than permitted, the Division shall take such actions as it deems necessary including, but not limited to, any one of the following: (Authority O.C.G.A. Section 12-5-105)

(a) in determining the amount of ground water being withdrawn or used:
1. require the person to install one or more water meters (except farm use);

2. require the person (including farm use) to use some other economical means acceptable to the Division for measuring the ground water used;

3. require the person to use the rated capacity of the pump or pumps;

4. require the person to use the rated capacity of the cooling system;

5. require the person to use the standards or methods employe d by the United States Geological Survey in determining such quantities;

6. any other acceptable method.

(b) require the person to withdraw or use only the amount of ground water permitted; or

(c) revoke or amend the permit.

Ga. Laws 1972, pp. 976, 980, 985 et seq., as amended by Ga. Laws 1973, pp. 1273, 1275, 1280. Effective June 3, 1974. O.C.G.A. Sec. 12-5-97.

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