567—53.2 (455B) Designation of protected sources. The department, after consultation with the department’s Iowa geological survey (IGS) and other authorities, may designate a surface water or groundwater source within a defined geographical area as a protected source.
Notwithstanding rules 567—53.3(455B) to 567—53.7(455B), the department may impose permit conditions on a case-by-case basis as it determines necessary to protect water resources of the state.
This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code sections 455B.262, 455B.264 through 455B.274 and 455B.278.