The department, after consultation with the Iowa geological survey (IGS) and other authorities, may designate a surface water or groundwater source within a defined geographical area as a protected source.
Notwithstanding rules 567-533. (455B) to 567-537. (455B), the department may impose permit conditions on a case-by-case basis as it determines necessary to protect water resources of the state.
This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code sections 455B262., 455B.264 through 455B274. and 455B278..
Iowa Admin. Code r. 567-53.2