GEOTHERMAL – Amends existing law to provide for the municipal use of geothermal water.
Reported Signed by Governor on March 19, 2026 Session Law Chapter 65 Effective: 07/01/2026
Summary
The act amends Idaho’s water code to allow cities, counties, and state agencies that supply water to apply for rights to divert low‑temperature geothermal water for municipal heating and cooling. It requires detailed applications, sets limits on how much water can be diverted, and mandates that any geothermal water taken be re‑injected into the same aquifer. The changes also establish procedures for altering the point of diversion or purpose of existing water rights.
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