Rule 391-3-2-.09 - Dewatering Wells(1) Any person withdrawing ground water in excess of 100,000 gallons per day for dewatering the subsurface rock to a depth of not more than thirty (30) feet, or to a greater depth if approved by the Division, for the purpose of construction of trenches for sewer or water pipes, or excavation for foundations, or utility construction shall be excluded from obtaining a permit to withdraw ground water, provided such use is for a period of not more than sixty (60) days, unless an extension of time is approved by the Division for a justifiable reason.(2) Any person withdrawing in excess of 100,000 gallons per day for dewatering the subsurface rock for any purpose other than stated in Paragraph (1) of this Rule shall make application for a permit to withdraw, obtain or utilize ground water to the Division as required in Rule 391-3-2-.04 of this Chapter.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 391-3-2-.09
Ga. Laws 1972, pp. 976, 982, as amended by Ga. Laws 1973, pp. 1273, 1277. Effective June 3, 1974; O.C.G.A. Sec. 12-5-96.
Original Rule was filed on May 13, 1974; effective June 3, 1974, as specified by the Agency.Amended: F. Apr. 3, 1990; eff. Apr. 23, 1990.