45-577. Application; hydrological study; review of application
A. The director shall prescribe the form of application for a certificate of assured water supply, to include, as applicable:
1. The legal description of the land.
2. The plats, plans and maps of the proposed development.
3. Information on the nature and magnitude of the proposed development, including the number of parcels, lots or dwelling units and the annual amount of water which will be required.
4. Evidence of contracts for the delivery of water and information relating to the terms of the contracts.
5. If groundwater is a proposed source of water:
(a) Evidence of ownership of any grandfathered rights pursuant to which groundwater may be withdrawn for the proposed development.
(b) The legal description of the location of any existing wells from which the applicant proposes to withdraw groundwater or the proposed location of new wells.
6. Evidence of the right to use surface water pursuant to chapter 1, article 4 of this title, pursuant to a judicial decree or pursuant to a right established prior to 1919.
7. Financing arrangements for the development and evidence of financial capability to construct the delivery system and any treatment works necessary to make the supply of water available for the proposed use.
8. A sworn statement that the information contained in the application is true and correct to the best knowledge and belief of the applicant.
9. Any other information which the director may require.
B. If groundwater is a proposed source of water, the applicant shall submit with the application for a certificate of assured water supply a copy of a hydrological study on the groundwater resources that demonstrates an assured supply for the proposed use. The director shall prescribe the contents of the study which is to be submitted with the application.
C. The director shall review and evaluate the application. The director may request additional information from the applicant and conduct independent investigations as may be necessary to determine whether an assured water supply exists.
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