Sec. 860.2. Water uses

(a) Uses paramount.

Water uses shall be paramount in determining stream quality objectives which, in turn, shall be the basis for determining effluent quality requirements.

(b) Uses to be protected.

The quality of basin waters, except intermittent streams, shall be maintained in a safe and satisfactory condition for the following uses:

(1) agricultural, industrial and public water supplies after reasonable treatment, except where a natural salinity precludes such uses;

(2) wildlife, fish and other aquatic life;

(3) recreation;

(4) navigation;

(5) controlled and regulated waste assimilation to the extent that such use is compatible with other uses; and

(6) such other uses as may be provided by the comprehensive plan.

(c) Other uses.

Current uses of intermittent streams may, at the discretion of the commission, be maintained.