Illinois § 5-10

§ 5-10.

Additional powers. With respect to the water resources of the State, the Office of Water Resources shall have the following powers: (a) To study and investigate ways and means by which the various water uses may be coordinated to the end that the water resources of the State be put to their maximum beneficial use and, in connection therewith, to request any department or agency of the State to make surveys, studies, investigations, prepare plans, reports and furnish such data and information as may be necessary. (b) To coordinate, determine and provide ways and means for the equitable reconciliation and adjustment of the various conflicting claims and rights to water by users or uses. (c) To recommend legislation for the most feasible method or methods of conserving water resources and putting them to the maximum possible use, taking into account the problems of navigation, flood control, river flow control and stabilization, reclamation, drainage and recapture, and further utilization of water after use for any purpose, domestic and industrial use, irrigation of land, municipal use, development of electric energy, public health, recreational, fish and game life, and other beneficial use. (d) To undertake regulatory flood hazard mapping within this State. (e) To inspect and prescribe standards of repair, maintenance and improvement of the facilities and properties of the Metro-East Sanitary District. (Source: P.A. 89-445, eff. 2-7-96; 90-14, eff. 7-1-97.)