§ 10702 Groundwater Management Programs

Water Code·California

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This law lets local governments make rules to manage groundwater, like how much water can be pumped from the ground.

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•Local governments can make rules to protect groundwater.
•These rules help make sure there's enough water for everyone.
•The rules can be made by passing a local law or a resolution.

Example

A town notices that too many farmers are pumping water from the ground, and wells are starting to dry up.

The town can create a plan to limit how much water each farmer can use so there's enough for everyone.

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§ 10702 Groundwater Management Programs

Any local agency which is authorized by law to provide water services may, by ordinance, or by resolution if the local agency is not authorized to act by ordinance, establish programs for the management of groundwater resources. (Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 472, Sec. 1.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

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local agency water services groundwater resources ordinance resolution

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Water Code. Section 10702.

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