Oklahoma HB4459 mandates metering of water wells and requires participation in a groundwater measurement program for a five-year flexible groundwater.
Oklahoma HB4459 amends water rights regulations by requiring the Oklahoma Water Resources Board to mandate metering of water wells upon request from a majority of landowners within a basin or subbasin. The Board can require reporting of prior year's usage from a Board-approved water measurement system. Certified participants in the groundwater measurement program can apply for a five-year flexible groundwater allocation, subject to certain conditions including submitting measurement certifications and paying annual permit fees.
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