Guide to Measurement Rules

Guide to Rules Index

RIO GRANDE WATER USERS ASSOCIATION

A GUIDE TO THE
RULES GOVERNING THE MEASUREMENT OF
GROUND WATER DIVERSIONS LOCATED IN WATER DIVISION NO. 3,
THE RIO GRANDE BASIN

Reprinted with permission from the Rio Grande Water Users Association, Bill Paddock of Carlson, Hammond & Paddock, LLC, the Division Engineer's Office, et al.

August 30, 2006

INDEX

INTRODUCTION TO RULES

IMPORTANT DATES UNDER THE RULES

RULES GOVERNING THE MEASUREMENT OF GROUND WATER DIVERSIONS LOCATED IN WATER DIVISION NO. 3, THE RIO GRANDE BASIN

Rules

Rule 1. Scope

Rule 2. Definition

2.1.1. Compound System

2.1.2. Complex System

2.1.3. Inactive Well

2.1.4. Qualified Well Tester

2.1.5. Well

2.1.6. Confined Aquifer

2.1.7. Unconfined Aquifer

2.1.8. Notification

2.1.9. Power Conversion Coefficient or PCC

Rule 3. Measurement Devices

3.1 Totalizing Flow Meters

3.2. Alternative Methods of Measurement

3.3 Complex or Compound Systems

3.4 Testing Equipment Calibration

Rule 4. Notice of Compliance

Rule 5. Notice of Compliance with Variance Terms and Conditions

Rule 6. Data Submission

6.1 Annual Reporting

6.2 Forms and Notification

Rule 7. Inactive Wells

Rule 8. Water not to be Withdrawn

Rule 9. Noncompliance

Rule 10. Severability

Rule 11. Variance

Rule 12. Effect of Rules On Other Wells

Rule 13. Effect of Rules On Prior Rules of the State Engineer

APPENDIX A - Exempt Wells

Exhibits (PDF)

1. State Engineer Policy Memorandum 2006 - 2

2. Procedures and Information Requirements for a Request for Variance Under Rule 11

3. Order Approving rules dated August 1, 2006

4. Stipulation Between the State Engineer and the Rio Grande Water Users Association

5. List of Approved Well Meters

6. Flow Meter Sales/Installation Companies in the San Luis Valley

7. Rio Grande Water Conservation District Drought Response Water Conservation Plan - Ground Water

Forms (DOC)

Form 3.1 Notice of Totalizing Flow Meter Verification, Re-Verification, on Replacement (5 pages)

Form 3.1.2 Notice of Totalizing flow Meter Installation (1 page)

Form 3.2 Notice of Power Consumption Coefficient Rating or Re-Rating (4 pages)

Form 4 Ground Water User Information (4 pages)

Form 6.1 Water Use Data Submittal Form (Totalizing Flow Meter) (1 page)

Form 7 Notice of Inactivation (2 pages)

Form 7.1 Notice of Reactivation (1 page)

Form 11 Variance Request (3 pages)

Forms (PDF)