Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 25, June 22, 2024
Section 87.111 - Hydrologic balance: impoundmentsPermanent impoundments are prohibited unless authorized by the Department upon the basis of the following demonstration:
(1) The quality of the impounded water shall be suitable on a permanent basis for its intended use, and discharge of water from the impoundment will not degrade the quality of receiving waters to less than the water quality standards established under § 87.102 (relating to hydrologic balance: effluent standards).(2) The level of water shall be sufficiently stable to support the intended use.(3) Adequate safety and access to the impounded water shall be provided for proposed water users.(4) Water impoundments shall not result in diminution of the quality or quantity of water used by adjacent or surrounding landowners for agricultural, industrial, recreational or domestic uses.(5) The size of the impoundment is adequate for its intended purposes.(6) The impoundment will be suitable for the approved postmining land use.The provisions of this § 87.111 adopted December 19, 1980, 10 Pa.B. 4789, effective 7/31/1982, 12 Pa.B. 2382; amended July 30, 1982, 12 Pa.B. 2473, effective 7/31/1982, 12 Pa.B. 2382. This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 87.108 (relating to hydrologic balance: sedimentation ponds).