Bill > HB2421

This bill amends Missouri state law by adding a new section to Chapter 644 that provides specific water storage rights for individuals who have contracted to store water in a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir. Under this legislation, a person with such a contract will have exclusive rights to "return flows" generated by their water usage, which are defined as water discharged to the reservoir from a water reclamation facility. These rights are subject to state regulatory requirements and are contingent upon the availability of unused storage capacity in the reservoir. The bill essentially clarifies and protects the water rights of individuals or entities that have existing contracts for water storage in Corps of Engineers reservoirs, ensuring they can reclaim and utilize water that is returned to the reservoir through their water reclamation processes.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2421&year=2026&code=R