Section 75502.5 Of Article 1. Definitions From California Water Code >> Division 21. >> Part 9. >> Chapter 1. >> Article 1.
75502.5
. Notwithstanding Sections 75500 and 75502, for purposes of
the United Water Conservation District, "groundwater" means all water
beneath the earth's surface, but does not include water that is
produced with oil in the production of oil and gas, in a bona fide
mining operation, during construction operations, or from gravity or
natural springs. For the purpose of this section, "groundwater"
includes water produced from artesian wells.