Legal aspects of subsidence due to well pumping
Journal Article
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· J. Irrig. Drain. Div., Am. Soc. Civ. Eng.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5992396
Subsidence of land due to groundwater withdrawal is a relatively recent phenomenon. Early cases based on English common law held that an individual who pumped groundwater was not liable for damage to a neighbor's property. Recent cases and litigation indicate a trend toward holding groundwater pumpers liable for adverse effects of their withdrawals. The growing recognition that water is a limited resource will, in time, bring about mandatory groundwater management legislation which will place the subsidence control burden on local water agencies.
- Research Organization:
- California Dept Water Resources, Sacramento/California Dept Water Resources, Los Angeles
- OSTI ID:
- 5992396
- Journal Information:
- J. Irrig. Drain. Div., Am. Soc. Civ. Eng.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Irrig. Drain. Div., Am. Soc. Civ. Eng.; (United States) Vol. 107:2; ISSN JRCEA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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