85-2-903. Definitions.
85-2-903. Definitions. As used in this part, the following definitions apply:
(1) "Aquifer" means a water-bearing, subsurface formation capable of yielding sufficient quantities of water to a well for a beneficial use.
(2) "Ground water assessment steering committee" means the committee established by 2-15-1523.
(3) "Ground water characterization program" means a program to systematically assess and document the hydrogeology and quality of the state's major aquifers.
(4) "Ground water characterization study" means the assessment of individual aquifers in specific areas within the state.
(5) "Ground water monitoring program" means a program to produce and maintain a long-term record of ground water chemistry and water level changes, based on information collected from a statewide network of observation wells.
History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 769, L. 1991.