# Environment (GEN)

## Title 5. Water Resources

### Subtitle 5B. Maryland Water Conservation

#### Section 5-5B-01

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) "Expanded water appropriation permit" means a revised permit granting a significant increase in the withdrawal of water authorized under the existing water appropriation permit.

(c) "Public water system" has the meaning stated in Sec. 9-401 of this article and is a water system located in the State.

(d) "Water conservation" means the use of practices, techniques, and technologies that:

  (1) Reduce the consumption, loss, or waste of water;

  (2) Improve efficiency in the use of water; or

  (3) Make more efficient use of water treatment infrastructure.

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Md. Code Ann., Envir. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)