2 Colo. Code Regs. § 410-1-8
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 1, January 10, 2025
Rule 2 CCR 410-1-8 - FLOW METER REQUIREMENTS8.1 The Commission has the authority to require a totalizing flow meter or other measuring device for any well in a designated ground water basin. In the exercise of this authority the Commission shall consider these Rules and Management District rules and regulations. In cases where Management District rules and regulations require a meter, the Commission shall require a meter and notify the Applicant of the District's meter requirements as a condition of a new permit, replacement permit, or a Change of Water Right approval unless the District notifies the Commission that it waives the requirement. The Commission shall require meters in the following cases regardless of the Districts' metering requirements:A. For wells which are relocated pursuant to Rule 7.3.B. For all increases of acreage or implementation of rotational acres pursuant to Rule 7.5.C. For any commingling of wells pursuant to Rule 7.6.D. For any change of type of use approved pursuant to Rule 7.7.E. For all Large Capacity Wells for municipal, commercial or industrial use.F. For all Large Capacity Wells completed in Bedrock Aquifers.G. For any well having a water right that has undergone a Historical Withdrawal and depletion analysis.8.2 When a meter is required, it shall be the owner's responsibility to keep the meter in acceptable operating condition. The Commission may adopt standards and specifications for measuring devices and the installation, repair, and maintenance of measuring devices. As a minimum, meters shall be installed according to the manufacturer's recommendations and shall contain sufficient recording digits to assure that "roll over" to zero does not occur within three years. Meters shall be maintained by the Well Owner so as to provide a continuous, accurate record of withdrawals. If the meter is not operational, the well shall not be pumped unless a working meter is installed or unless a specific backup water measurement program approved by the Commission is put into effect.8.3 The Commission may allow any alternate methods or devices for measurement instead of totalizing flow meters.8.4 Well Owners are responsible to record the meter reading as required but no less than once each year and to retain these records and submit them to the Commission and the applicable Management District upon request.8.5 Exceptions to these metering guidelines may be approved by the Commission on a case by case basis.42 CR 24, December 25, 2019, effective 1/14/202045 CR 17, September 10, 2022, effective 9/30/2022