Illinois Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 27, 2024) |
TITLE35. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION |
PART604. DESIGN, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE CRITERIA |
SUBPARTB. SOURCE DEVELOPMENT |
§604.205. Surface Water Quantity
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The quantity of surface water at the source must:
a) be adequate to meet the maximum projected water demand of the service area as shown by calculations based on a one in 50-year drought or the extreme drought of record, and should include consideration of multiple year droughts;
b) provide a 20% surplus unless otherwise approved by the Agency under Section 604.145(b); and
c) be adequate to compensate for all losses, including silting, evaporation, seepage and required water releases.