06- 096 C.M.R. ch. 587, § 9
Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024
Whenever natural drought conditions, in combination with Community Water System use, cause the applicable instream flow or water level requirements of this chapter to not be maintained, the Community Water System may continue to withdraw water for public need subject to any conditions the Department may impose through the issuance of a variance pursuant to 40 CFR 131.13(2006). Such variances may last for the duration of the drought condition and shall protect all water quality standards to the extent possible, recognizing the combined effects of a natural drought and the need to provide a safe, dependable public source of water.
06- 096 C.M.R. ch. 587, § 9