Okla. Stat. tit. 82, § 82-1020.23: Taking and using marginal water to augment water

supply.

A. The ability to take and use marginal water has the potential

to augment water supply in many areas of Oklahoma. Therefore, the

taking and use of marginal water in accordance with the Oklahoma

Groundwater Law and the rules of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board

shall be considered a beneficial use and not waste. Except as

provided for in this section and Sections 1020.15 and 1020.16 of

Title 82 of the Oklahoma Statutes, the provisions of this act shall

not apply to the taking and use of marginal water.

B. The Oklahoma Water Resources Board shall promulgate and

implement rules for the taking and use of marginal water, including

the well construction standards, well spacing, and water use

reporting. Rules related to well construction standards shall

ensure that the taking and use of marginal water shall not impair

any fresh water basins, and shall include, but not be limited to,

the rate of withdrawal, the level of perforating and the level of

sealing the well.

C. Any use of marginal water under this section is in addition

to any domestic use authorized under Section 1020.3 of Title 82 of

the Oklahoma Statutes or any other use authorized pursuant to a

permit issued under Section 1020.11 of Title 82 of the Oklahoma

Statues.