Act 1426 of 2001 Metering devices

• According to Act 1426, any well constructed after September 30th, 2001 to withdraw ground water from a sustaining aquifer, shall be equipped with a properly functioning metering device.

 

• After September 30th, 2006 any well withdrawing ground water from a sustaining aquifer shall have a properly functioning metering device.

 

• The aquifers that will be affected are "sustaining aquifers." These aquifers include the Sparta, Memphis, Cockfield, Cane River, Carrizo, Wilcox, Nacatoch, Roubidoux and Gunter. The alluvial aquifer is not considered a sustaining aquifer.

 

• Domestic wells are exempt.

 

Contact:  ANRC Ground Water Section

              101 East Capitol Avenue, Suite 350

              Little Rock, AR  72210

              Phone: (501) 682-3900  Fax: (501) 682-3991

   E-mail: todd.fugitt@arkansas.gov

mike.guess@arkansas.gov

 

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