25 Pa. Code § 88.301 - Hydrologic balance: permanent impoundments
Permanent impoundments may be authorized by the
(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 shall not degrade the quality of receiving waters to less
than the water quality standards established under §
88.292 (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 will not result in the
diminution of the quality or quantity of water used by adjacent or surrounding
landowners for agricultural, industrial, recreational or domestic
uses.
(5) The design, construction
and maintenance of structures shall achieve the minimum requirements of §
88.302 (relating to hydrologic
balance : dams, ponds, embankments and impoundments-design, construction and
maintenance).
(6) The size of the
impoundment is adequate for its intended purposes.
(7) The impoundment will be suitable for the
approved postmining use.
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