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Lake Agassiz Water Authority (North Dakota Century Code: Title 61 Waters; Chapter 61-39)

País/Territorio
Estados Unidos de América
Subdivisión territorial
North Dakota
Tipo de documento
Legislación
Fecha
2017
Fuente
FAO, FAOLEX
Materia
Agua
Palabra clave
Institución Contaminación de las aguas dulces Agua potable Abastecimiento de agua Contrato/acuerdo Gobernanza Gobierno local Cuestiones de procedimiento Control de la contaminación
Área geográphica
Americas, Ártico, Pacífico Oriental, América del Norte, Atlántico Norte
Resumen

This Chapter of the North Dakota Century Code concerns the Lake Agassiz water authority. It states that the legislative assembly declares that many areas and localities in eastern and central North Dakota do not enjoy adequate quantities of high-quality drinking water; that other areas and localities in eastern and central North Dakota do not have sufficient quantities of water to ensure a dependable, long-term supply; that greater economic security and the protection of health and property benefits the land and water resources of this state; and that the promotion of the prosperity and general welfare of all of the people of this state depend on the effective development and utilization of the land and water resources of this state and necessitates and requires the exercise of the sovereign powers of this state and concern a public purpose. To accomplish this public purpose, it is declared necessary that a water authority to store and distribute water to eastern and central North Dakota be established to provide for the supply and distribution of water to the people of eastern and central North Dakota for purposes, including domestic, rural water, municipal, livestock, industrial, and other uses, with primary emphasis on domestic, rural water, and municipal uses; and provide for the future economic welfare and prosperity of the people of this state, and particularly the people of eastern and central North Dakota, by the bulk purchase of water from the Garrison Diversion Conservancy District delivered by the Red River valley water supply project for beneficial and public uses. The Garrison Diversion Conservancy District may acquire, construct, improve, and own the Red River valley water supply project and may enter water supply contracts with member cities and water districts for the sale of water for consumption within or outside the district or the state, including with Canada. Alternatively, the Lake Agassiz water authority may enter one or more contracts to provide for the authority to acquire bulk water from the Garrison Diversion Conservancy District and may enter water supply contracts with member cities and water districts for the resale of this water for consumption within or outside the state. The Chapter further provides that the Lake Agassiz water authority consists of cities, water districts, and other water distribution systems located in that part of the state which is included within the boundaries of Cavalier, Pembina, Walsh, Nelson, Grand Forks, Griggs, Steele, Traill, Barnes, Cass, Ransom, Sargent, Richland, and Stutsman Counties and that pay dues to the authority. Minnesota cities may join the authority, provided a portion of the city is located within five miles [8.05 kilometers] of this state, or if the city uses the Red River for its primary water supply. Any other county, city, water district, or Canadian governmental entity or water supply system may join the authority upon application of its board and approval of the application by a majority of the authority's board.

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www.legis.nd.gov