Wyoming Administrative Code
Agency 020 - Environmental Quality, Dept. of
Sub-Agency 0011 - Water Quality
Chapter 8 - QUALITY STANDARDS FOR WYOMING GROUND WATERS
Section 8-3 - Underground Water Protected

Universal Citation: WY Code of Rules 8-3

Current through September 21, 2024

(a) All waters, including Groundwaters of the State, within the boundaries of the State of Wyoming are the property of the State; and control of the beneficial use of waters of the State resides with the Wyoming State Engineer.

(b) Nothing herein contained shall be construed so as to interfere with the right of any person to use water from any underground water source for any purpose identified in W.S. 35-11-102 and 35-11-103(c)(i); or to limit or interfere with the jurisdiction, duties or authorities of other Wyoming State agencies or officials.

(c) Protection shall be afforded all underground water bodies (including water in the vadose zone). Water being used for a purpose identified in W.S. 35-11-102 and 103(c)(i) shall be protected for its intended use and uses for which it is suitable. Water not being put to use shall be protected for all uses for which it is suitable.

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