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HomeWater CodeDiv. 1Ch. 2.5Art. 4§ 303 Artificial Pond Artesian Water

§ 303 Artificial Pond Artesian Water

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§ 303 Artificial Pond Artesian Water

Key Takeaways

  • •You can collect water from underground into a man-made pond or tank.
  • •But you must use that water for something good, like watering crops or giving animals water.
  • •You can't just waste the water or let it sit there for no reason.

Example

A farmer digs a well and pumps water into a big tank on their land.

The farmer can do this as long as they use the water for their crops or animals. If they just fill the tank and never use the water, it's not allowed.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 303 Artificial Pond Artesian Water

Nothing in this article prevents the running of artesian water into an artificial pond or storage-reservoir, if the water is used thereafter for a beneficial use. (Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

artesian waterartificial pondstorage-reservoirbeneficial use

Related Statutes

  • § 304 Water Use Per Acre Limit
  • § 227 Water Reservoir Project Feasibility
  • § 300 Artesian Well Definition
  • § 301 Artesian Well Water Waste
  • § 302 Artesian Well Waste Prevention

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 303.
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