(525 ILCS 45/3) (from Ch. 5, par. 1603)
Sec. 3. Purpose. The general purpose and intent of this Act is to establish
a means of reviewing potential water conflicts before damage to
any person is incurred and to establish a rule for mitigating water shortage
conflicts by:
(a) Providing authority for County Soil and Water Conservation Districts
to receive notice of incoming substantial users of water.
(b) Authorizing Soil and Water Conservation Districts to recommend
restrictions on
withdrawals of groundwater in emergencies.
(c) Establishing a "reasonable use" rule for groundwater withdrawals.
(Source: P.A. 96-222, eff. 1-1-10.)
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