HB 5008
Relating to a State Water Resources Management Plan
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Bill overview
This bill directs the West Virginia Secretary of Environmental Protection to develop and oversee a State Water Resources Management Plan. The plan will assess current and future water needs, identify potential problems with water availability, and establish reporting requirements for underground water extraction, particularly in growth counties with karst terrain. It also aims to improve data collection and promote water conservation practices.
Key provisions
- Requires the development of a State Water Resources Management Plan by November 30, 2013, and subsequent revisions.
- Establishes reporting requirements for underground water extracted in growth counties, with specific limitations for commercial users.
- Mandates an inventory of surface and groundwater resources, including safe yield estimates.
- Requires assessment of nonconsumptive and consumptive water use needs.
- Calls for an assessment of infrastructure needs for groundwater resource development.
- Directs the secretary to define key terms for the management plan.
- Includes provisions for recognizing water conservation efforts.
- Requires reporting to the Joint Legislative Oversight Commission on the plan's implementation.
Who is affected
- State Agencies
- Local Governments
- Water Users (Large and Small)
- Residents of West Virginia
- Farmers
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