Groundwater regulation in Ukiah Valley is imminent. Here’s what you need to know.

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MENDOCINO Co., 10/16/20 — Historically, in California, if someone had a well, or access to an aquifer on their property, they could take as much water out of it as they wanted, to irrigate agricultural land, for drinking, or whatever else they needed it for. Currently, there is no government authority that can track or limit groundwater use. Soon, that will change.