§ 23.1-11-01 — Degradation prevention program - Maintenance of waters

This chapter establishes a degradation prevention program to protect ground water
resources, encourage the wise use of agricultural chemicals, provide for public education
regarding preservation of ground water resources, and provide for safe disposal of wastes in a
manner that will not endanger the state's ground water resource. Waters of the state must be
maintained within standards established under this chapter unless it can be affirmatively
demonstrated that a change in quality is justifiable to provide necessary economic or social
development and will not adversely affect the beneficial uses of water.