S.D. Admin. R. 20:10:22:15

Current through Register Vol. 50, page 159, June 17, 2024

Section 20:10:22:15 - Hydrology

The applicant shall provide information concerning the hydrology in the area of the proposed plant, wind energy, or transmission site and the effect of the proposed site on surface and groundwater. The information shall include:

(1) A map drawn to scale of the plant, wind energy, or transmission site showing surface water drainage patterns before and anticipated patterns after construction of the facility;

(2) Using plans filed with any local, state, or federal agencies, indication on a map drawn to scale of the current planned water uses by communities, agriculture, recreation, fish, and wildlife which may be affected by the location of the proposed facility and a summary of those effects;

(3) A map drawn to scale locating any known surface or groundwater supplies within the siting area to be used as a water source or a direct water discharge site for the proposed facility and all offsite pipelines or channels required for water transmission;

(4) If aquifers are to be used as a source of potable water supply or process water, specifications of the aquifers to be used and definition of their characteristics, including the capacity of the aquifer to yield water, the estimated recharge rate, and the quality of ground water;

(5) A description of designs for storage, reprocessing, and cooling prior to discharge of heated water entering natural drainage systems; and

(6) If deep well injection is to be used for effluent disposal, a description of the reservoir storage capacity, rate of injection, and confinement characteristics and potential negative effects on any aquifers and groundwater users which may be affected.

S.D. Admin. R. 20:10:22:15

5 SDR 1, effective 7/25/1978; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective 7/1/1986; 32 SDR 109, effective 12/26/2005.

General Authority: SDCL 49-41B-35(2).

Law Implemented: SDCL 49-41B-11(11), 49-41B-21, 49-41B-22(2).