McPherson County Intensive Groundwater Use Control Area

Initiated: February 13, 1979 by Board of Directors, Equus Beds GMD No. 2

Reasons for Recommendation

  • Groundwater levels were in decline and had declined excessively
  • Rate of withdrawal of groundwater in that area appeared to exceed rate of recharge
Public Hearing: September 18, 1979
Order issued: March 28, 1980 - Adobe PDF Available

Conclusions

  • Groundwater levels in the area in question had declined
  • The rate of withdrawal of groundwater exceeded the rate of recharge in the area
  • Area should be closed to new appropriations

Provisions

  • Closed the area to further groundwater appropriation
  • Required installation of water flowmeters
  • Directed the Board of Directors of GMD No. 2 to annually review all water related information in the IGUCA and allowed it to request a hearing if amendments to the IGUCA were necessary
  • Chief Engineer can amend the IGUCA if deemed in the public interest