525 ILCS 45/3: 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.