Q-2, r. 42.1 - Regulation respecting the charges payable for the use of water

Section 2 Disposition versions

2024-01-01

2. For the purposes of this Regulation,

“measuring equipment” means a water meter or other device designed to measure and record a volume of water; (équipement de mesure)

“rated capacity” means the maximum effective capacity, according to the specifications of the builder or manufacturer of the withdrawal works, facility or equipment; (capacité nominale)

“waterworks system” means a waterworks system within the meaning of section 3 of the Regulation respecting the regulatory scheme applying to activities on the basis of their environmental impact (chapter Q-2, r. 17.1); (système d’aqueduc)

“withdrawal site” means a withdrawal site within the meaning of section 3 of the Regulation respecting the regulatory scheme applying to activities on the basis of their environmental impact; (site de prélèvement).

For the purposes of this Regulation, is considered a use of water

(1)  any action for lowering or diverting groundwater;

(2)  any other withdrawal of water, even where the water is subsequently returned to its environment of origin.

O.C. 1017-2010, s. 2; O.C. 1679-2023, s. 2; I.N. 2024-01-01.

2012-09-01

2. For the purposes of this Regulation, any action for lowering or diverting groundwater is considered a use of water.

O.C. 1017-2010, s. 2.