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County of Riverside Construction, Reconstruction, Abandonment and Destruction of Wells

Regulations
Aquifer Protection   
California
1999
Municipal
County Of Riverside   
Urban | Suburban | Rural
Riverside County established an ordinance regulating the Construction, Reconstruction, Abandonment and Destruction of Wells in order to “(a) protect underground water resources, and (b) provide safe water to persons within Riverside County.” Applications for permits must include a variety of information on the physical characteristics property, the well specifications, and additional property features, which include other wells, underground storage tanks, and waste disposal sites.