OK Water Permitting
PermitsRegular Temporary Groundwater Permit

Regular Temporary Groundwater Permit

Temporary

Authorizes temporary groundwater use for up to one year (365 days). Suitable for extended construction projects, temporary agricultural operations, or other uses requiring groundwater access beyond 90 days. Requires standard review but not Board approval for uncontested applications.

Processing Time

30-60 days

Fee

$500 - $4,000 (sliding scale)

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Application for a Long-Term Groundwater Permit (used for Regular Temporary)

Revised 8/20/2025

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Statutory Authority: Title 82, Oklahoma Statutes -- Waters and Water Rights

Conditions for Approval

1

Temporary Beneficial Use

The water must serve a legitimate temporary beneficial purpose.

2

Duration Limit

Total use period must not exceed 365 calendar days.

3

Basin Impact Assessment

OWRB staff will assess whether the temporary use poses risk to the basin or existing permit holders.

Requirements

Documents

Legal

Technical

Fee Schedule

Volume (AF/year)Filing Fee
1 – 320 AF$500
321 – 640 AF$700
641 – 1,500 AF$900
Over 1,500 AF$900*

Source: OWRB Application for a Long-Term Groundwater Permit (Revised 8/20/2025) -- used for temporary permits

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