Reasonable Ground Water Pumping Levels Under the Appropriation Doctrine: Law, Policy and Alternatives

摘要

This study noted that water agencies in most Western States have not been quick to issue pumping level regulations, and urged the development of regulations that would prevent pumping levels from dropping too far. The overall study investigated what factors should be considered in setting reasonable pumping levels in appropriation doctrine States. Groundwater hydrology elements and other groundwater management tools that affect pumping levels in such States were described.