Arizona § 45-597 Deepening and replacement of wells in active management areas; filing of notice

Arizona Statutes

§ 45-597 — Deepening and replacement of wells in active management areas; filing of notice

Arizona § 45-597

Title 45Arizona Revised Statutes

Ch. 2GROUNDWATER CODE

Art. 10Wells

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Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 45-597 (2026).

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A.A person entitled to withdraw groundwater in an active management area or a person entitled to recover stored water pursuant to section 45-834.01 may deepen an existing well or construct a replacement well at approximately the same location. The director shall by rule define what constitutes a replacement well, including the distance from the original well site that is deemed to be the same location for a replacement well.

B.Prior to deepening an existing well or constructing a replacement well at approximately the same location, the person shall file a notice of intention to drill pursuant to section 45-596 and provide the director with any other information as the director may by rules require.

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A. A person entitled to withdraw groundwater in an active management area or a person entitled to recover stored water pursuant to section 45-834.01 may deepen an existing well or construct a replacement well at approximately the same location. The director shall by rule define what constitutes a replacement well, including the distance from the original well site that is deemed to be the same location for a replacement well.

B. Prior to deepening an existing well or constructing a replacement well at approximately the same location, the person shall file a notice of intention to drill pursuant to section 45-596 and provide the director with any other information as the director may by rules require.