Definition(s)
Fresh Water
“Fresh water” to be protected includes the water in lakes and playas (regardless of quality, unless the water exceeds 10,000 mg/l TDS and it can be shown that degradation of the particular water body will not adversely affect hydrologically connected fresh ground water), the surface waters of streams regardless of the water quality within a given reach, and underground waters containing 10,000 mg/l or less of TDS except for which, after notice and hearing, it is found there is no present or reasonably foreseeable beneficial use that contamination of such waters would impair.
Source: Oil and Gas, New Mexico Administrative Code Title 19, Chapter 15, January 2013. Regulations
Fresh Water
Water having bacteriological, physical, and chemical properties that make it suitable and feasible for beneficial use for any lawful purpose.
Source: Oil and Gas Division, Texas Administrative Code, Title 16, Chapter 3, February 2013. Regulations
Fresh Water
Water having bacteriological, physical, and chemical properties that make it suitable and feasible for beneficial use for any lawful purpose. For purposes of this section, brine associated with the creation, operation, and maintenance of an underground hydrocarbon storage facility is not considered fresh water.
Source: Oil and Gas Division, Texas Administrative Code, Title 16, Chapter 3, February 2013. Regulations
Fresh Water
Water having bacteriological, physical, and chemical properties that make it suitable and feasible for beneficial use for any lawful purpose.
Source: Oil and Gas Division, Texas Administrative Code, Title 16, Chapter 3, February 2013. Regulations
Fresh Water
Water having bacteriological, physical, and chemical properties that make it suitable and feasible for beneficial use for any lawful purpose. For purposes of this section, brine associated with the creation, operation, and maintenance of an underground gas storage facility is not considered fresh water.
Source: Oil and Gas Division, Texas Administrative Code, Title 16, Chapter 3, February 2013. Regulations