Sec. 5. (a) Subject to subsection (b), a person, firm, or corporation operating a water flood project using potable ground water on March 14, 1957, may do the following:
(1) Continue the flood.
(2) Use the additional potable water that is necessary.
(b) If an emergency arises affecting the water supply for household or farm use, the department may, after notice and hearing, order the person, firm, or corporation to cease the use of the potable ground water.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-3-2 part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources
Article 25. Water Rights and Resources
Chapter 6. Water Rights; Potable Water
14-25-6-1. Reduction of Flow From Wells
14-25-6-2. Permit to Inject Potable Water Into Underground Formation Containing Nonpotable Water
14-25-6-4. Injection of Potable Water From Prolific Aquifer