Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 0400 - Environment and Conservation
Subtitle 0400-45 - Division of Water Resources
Chapter 0400-45-08 - Water Registration Requirements (Transferred from 1200-05-08 which was repealed)
Section 0400-45-08-.07 - MEASUREMENT METHODS AND STANDARDS
Current through September 24, 2024
The commissioner shall accept a recognized method of measuring the quantities of water withdrawn. Recognized methods of measuring the quantity of surface water withdrawn which are acceptable include any of the following:
(1) Flow meters accurate to within ten percent of calibration in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations;
(2) The rated capacity of the pump in conjunction with the use of an hour meter, electric meter or log;
(3) Any standard or method employed by the United States Geological Survey in determining water withdrawals;
(4) Any other method found to provide reliable water withdrawal data approved by the Department. Any person desiring to use an alternate method of measuring the volume of water withdrawal shall make a written request to the department. The request must describe the procedure to be used and furnish information on the accuracy of the method.
Authority: T.C.A. §§ 69-7-301 et seq., and 4-5-201 et seq.
