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Major Domestic Water Systems include the following: 

  • A system of wells, water diversions, transmission mains, distribution mains, ditches, structures, and facilities, including water reservoirs, water storage tanks, water treatment plants or impoundments and their associated structures, through which a water supply is obtained, stored, and sold or distributed for domestic uses; or
  • A system of wells, water diversions, transmission mains, distribution mains, ditches, structures, and facilities, including water reservoirs, water storage tanks, water treatment plants or impoundments and their associated structures, through which a water supply is obtained that will be used directly or by trade, substitution, augmentation, or exchange for water that will be used for human consumption or household use;

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1041 Requirements for Major Domestic Water Systems#

In determining whether a proposed development plan is a major new domestic water supply system, the Director may consider water rights decrees, pending water rights applications, intergovernmental agreements, treaties, water supply contracts and any other evidence of the ultimate use of the water for domestic, human consumption or household use. Domestic water supply systems shall not include that portion of a system
that serves agricultural customers, irrigation facilities or stormwater infrastructure.

  • Any maintenance, repair, adjustment;
  • Existing pipeline or the relocation, or enlargement of an existing pipeline within the same public right-of-way or easement not greater than 30-feet in width and for a distance of 1,452 linear feet or less;
  • A new pipeline or facility within an existing public right-of-way;
  • A new pipeline or facility within easements not greater than 30-feet or less and for a distance of 1,452 linear feet or less; or
  • A new pipeline or facility constructed partially within an existing public right-of-way and partially within adjoining easements that are not greater than 30-feet in width and for a distance of 1,452 linear feet or less.