Arizona § 27-667 - Relationship of geothermal resources to water laws
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 27-667 — Relationship of geothermal resources to water laws, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 27-667. Relationship of geothermal resources to water laws
A. Geothermal resources and their development shall be exempt from the water laws of this state unless either:
1. Such resources are commingled with surface waters or groundwaters of this state.
2. Such development causes impairment of or damage to the groundwater supply.
B. In the development of geothermal resources, any well drilled to obtain and use groundwater, as defined in section 45-101, shall be subject to the water laws of this state.
C. An operator shall notify the director of water resources of any well which is drilled or abandoned. The director may prescribe rules and regulations relating to the disposition of abandoned wells.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 27-667 cover?
Section 27-667 ("Relationship of geothermal resources to water laws") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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