Rhode Island General Laws Title 46. Waters and Navigation § 46-15.7-3. Functions of the water resources board

(i) The purpose of this inventory shall be to establish the quantity of water existing in every water source, the quantity that is being used or is needed for every significant purpose, as listed in § 46-15.7-1(a)(2) preceding, and the quantity that is available to support other uses.

(ii) The board shall use data available from state and federal agencies, local governments, elements of the state guide plan, water supply system management plans, persons who withdraw water, and any other valid information that contributes to accomplishing the purpose of this chapter. It is the responsibility of each water user to provide data, or the best available estimates, on their water withdrawals.

(iii) The board shall gather any other information that will assist it in determining the capability of the state's water resource to support various uses and users, and the quantities of water being used to support these. All of the uses and users listed in § 46-15.7-1(a)(2) and any others that are relevant shall be included.