HB 1881 - DIGEST

(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 3/13/97)

     Finds that it is in the public interest for water rights held by public water systems to be managed and regulated in a manner that:  (1) Allows such systems to prolong and maximize the use of water rights applied to municipal purposes consistent with the population demand projections established in state-approved water system plans and adopted growth management plans; and

     (2) promotes water conservation, with enhanced efforts occurring in water critical areas, promotes water system efficiencies, and eliminates disincentives for investments in water efficient technologies.