Amends existing law related to domestic use of water and to provide for delivery, planning, and enforcement.
DOMESTIC WATER USE -- Amends existing law related to domestic use of water and to provide for delivery, planning, and enforcement.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
This legislation amends Idaho Code regarding Domestic Use Exemption and the use of water in subdivisions. Specifically, the legislation: 1. Amends section 42-111 to allow multiple exempt domestic uses to be combined into a single well. This only applies to in-home water use. 2. Amends section 42-227 to provide that, in subdivisions within an area that has been designated as a Ground Water Management Area, Critical Ground Water Area, or Moratorium Area, the Domestic Use Exemption will only apply to in-home or stockwatering purposes. All other uses, including irrigation, will require an Application for Permit. 3. Creates section 42-1701B to provide a streamlined process for ensuring compliance with domestic use exemption requirements. 4. Amends section 31-3805 to require that community wells within municipal service areas or areas of impact be compatible with the municipal system and that surface water be used for irrigation when available.
HOW THEY VOTED
Senate Third Reading
YEA (32)
NAY (1)
ABSENT / NOT VOTING (2)
House Third Reading
YEA (63)
ABSENT / NOT VOTING (5)
LATEST ACTION
Session Law Chapter 129 Effective: 07/01/2025
BILL INFO
- Session
- 2025
- Chamber
- senate
- Status date
- Mar 19, 2025