Washington Administrative Code
Title 173 - Ecology, Department of (See also Titles 197, 317, 372, and 508)
Chapter 173-173 - Requirements for measuring and reporting water use
Section 173-173-170 - What alternative water measuring devices and methods can I use?
Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 173-173-170
Current through Register Vol. 24-06, March 15, 2024
Any responsible party may use an alternative water measuring device or method that differs from those described in this chapter, if:
(1) The method is approved in writing in advance by the department; and
(2) The device(s) and installation are certified by a registered professional engineer or other qualified person acceptable to the department to:
(a) Measure all flow diverted or withdrawn in
accordance with the pipeflow or open channel accuracy requirements in WAC
173-173-100(2)
and 173-173-130(1);
(b) Measure the appropriate volumes and flow
rates in WAC
173-173-060;
(c) Be installed and operated according to
the manufacturer's and/or designer's instructions, and other such conditions as
the department may find necessary.
Statutory Authority: RCW 90.03.360, 90.44.050, [90.44.]250,[90.44.]450 and chapter 43.21A RCW. 02-02-017 (Order 00-01), § 173-173-170, filed 12/21/01, effective 1/21/02.
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