Oklahoma HB1807 mandates metering of water wells and sets a five-year allocation for groundwater use.
Oklahoma HB1807 amends water rights regulations by requiring the Oklahoma Water Resources Board to mandate metering of water wells. Permit holders must report meter readings at intervals deemed reasonable by the Board. The Board can approve a five-year allocation of the maximum annual yield for a regular permit, allowing applicants to exceed annual yields if approved, while adhering to the cumulative maximum annual yield over the five-year period. The act becomes effective November 1, 2025.
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