Section 8841.102 - Regional Cooperation(a) In recognition of the need for uniform regional monitoring and regulation of common, scientifically recognized groundwater sources, and in designated management areas, the district shall establish rules that: (1) require the permitting of each water well that is:(A) not exempted from permitting by Chapter 36, Water Code; and(B) capable of producing more than 25,000 gallons each day;(2) provide for the prevention of waste, as defined by Section 36.001, Water Code;(3) provide for timely capping or plugging of abandoned wells; and(4) require reports to be filed with the district on each new, nonexempt water well.(b) A report required under Subsection (a)(4) must include: (2) a description of the casing and pumping equipment installed;(3) the capacity of the well; and(4) the intended use of the water.(c) To further regional continuity, the district shall:(1) seek to participate in at least one coordination meeting annually with each adjacent district that shares an aquifer with the district;(2) coordinate the collection of data with adjacent districts in a manner designed to achieve uniformity of data quality;(3) coordinate efforts to monitor water quality with adjacent districts, local governments, and state agencies;(4) investigate any groundwater pollution with the intention of locating its source and report the district's findings to adjacent districts and appropriate state agencies;(5) provide to adjacent districts annually an inventory of new water wells in the district and an estimate of groundwater production in the district; and(6) include adjacent districts on the mailing lists for district newsletters, seminars, public education events, news articles, and field days.Tex. Spec. Dist. Loc. Laws § 8841.102
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70, Sec. 1.03, eff. 4/1/2013.