DWR_2810574

• Title: SEO FORUM: WATER RIGHTS AND ADMINISTRATION OF PRODUCED WATER IN COLORADO
• Author/Source: KEVIN REIN, P.E.
• Author/Source: DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
• Keywords: SEO FORUM, PRODUCED WATER, ADMINISTRATION, PERMIT, OIL, GAS, AUGMENTATION, SWSP, NONTRIBUTARY, GROUND WATER, RULE, VANCE, SUPREME COURT, COAL BED METHANE, TRIBUTARY, LAW, BILL, HB 09-1303, CBM, 2010-4
• Document Type - Reference Library: Presentations
• Referenced By: POLICY 2010-4
• Document Date: 10/1/2010
• Year: 2010
• Team/Office: Denver Office

Supreme Court affirmed Water Court’s ruling that
removal of CBM produced water is an “appropriation”
of water for “beneficial use.”
Supreme Court affirmed Water Court’s ruling that State
Engineer needs to prevent injury to water rights
caused by withdrawal of water by oil and gas wells.