Code of Maine Rules
06 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
096 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION - GENERAL
Chapter 587 - IN-STREAM FLOWS AND LAKE AND POND WATER LEVELS
Section 096-587-9 - Drought flow variance for Community Water Systems
Universal Citation: 06 ME Code Rules ยง 096-587-9
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
Whenever natural drought conditions, in combination with Community Water System use, cause the applicable instream flow or water level requirements of this chapter to not be maintained, the Community Water System may continue to withdraw water for public need subject to any conditions the Department may impose through the issuance of a variance pursuant to 40 CFR 131.13(2006). Such variances may last for the duration of the drought condition and shall protect all water quality standards to the extent possible, recognizing the combined effects of a natural drought and the need to provide a safe, dependable public source of water.
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