Wash. Admin. Code § 173-559-040

Current through Register Vol. 24-20, October 15, 2024

Section 173-559-040 - Allocation for future surface water appropriations

(1) The department determines that surface water is available for appropriation from the Upper Colville River stream management unit and the Lower Colville River stream management unit except as provided in WAC 173-559-050(2). Tables 3 and 4 show the available amounts in cubic feet per second during specified periods, as follows:

Table 3 Allocation of Public Surface Water from the Upper Colville River Stream Management Unit (Units in Cubic Feet Per Second)
Month	Base Flow		Future Consumptive Uses
Jan.	30		47
Feb.	41		68
Mar.	61		129
April	44		256
May	20		192
June	13		93
July
1-15	12		18
16-31	12		0
Aug.	11		0
Sept.	17		0
Oct.	27		16
Nov.	43		21
Dec.	36		37

Table 4

Allocation of Public Surface Water from the

Lower Colville River Management Unit

(Units in Cubic Feet Per Second)

Month	Base Flow		Future Consumptive Uses
Jan.	80		47
Feb.	100		68
Mar.	157		129
April	200		256
May	135		256
June	70		94
July
1-15	43		18
16-31	43		0
Aug.	33		0
Sept.	49		0
Oct.	70		17
Nov.	100		21
Dec.	90		37

(2) Total appropriations for nonconsumptive uses may exceed the allocation limits specified in Tables 3 and 4.

(3) Monthly allocations in Tables 3 and 4 do not apply to the use of stored water. Specific provision will be included in all reservoir permits regarding period of filling, use and release of water.

Wash. Admin. Code § 173-559-040

Order DE 77-6, § 173-559-040, filed 7/22/77.