The district imposes a  groundwater charge to fund projects and activities required to achieve groundwater sustainability and comply with the 2014 Groundwater Sustainability Act.  The charge is imposed on parcels greater than 5 acres that use groundwater for non-residential purposes.  The charge for the 2023-24 fiscal year is $15 per acre-foot of groundwater pumped. 

The April 2022 Engineer's Report link below provides more detail about the groundwater charge.

The district sets the charge for each parcel based on the estimated groundwater use for the parcel.  The district estimates the groundwater use for each parcel by referencing the County Tax Assessor's land-use code for the parcel.  For example, a 20 acre parcel with a land-use code of "Irrigated Vineyard" will have a estimated groundwater use of 20 acres x 2 acre-feet/acre = 40 acre-feet.   The district will adjust the charge if Landowners provide more accurate information about the amount of groundwater pumped.   Landowners who wish to provide additional information to the district for purposes of computing the groundwater charge should complete a Landowner Appeal Form.   There is an Online Landowner Appeal Form link below.  If you would rather print and mail your form, there is a  Print and Mail Landowner Appeal Form PDF as well.  Please submit only one version of your form. 

Online Landowner Appeal Form 

North San Joaquin Water Conservation District GSA

Groundwater Charge - Landowner Appeal Form

This form should be used to provide the District with more accurate information regarding groundwater use for a parcel of property, for purposes of computing the District's groundwater charge.  All information provided is subject to verification by the District.  Landowners must complete a separate form for each Assessor Parcel Number (APN).

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1. Contact Information of Owner or Authorized Signatory:

Name (required)

Mailing Address (required)

Email (required)

Phone Number (required)

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2. Property Information:

a) Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN): (required)

b) Address of Property: (required)

c) Current Land Use: (required)

d) Parcel Total Acres: (required)

e) For Irrigated Agriculture, Total Irrigated Acres: (required)

** If irrigated acres are less than total parcel acres, provide an aerial image and map to illustrate the portion of the property that is irrigated and the portion that is not irrigated.

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3. Groundwater Use:

a) If no Groundwater is used, explain alternate water supply: (required)

b) If Groundwater is used, but in a different amount than the District estimated, explain below and attach metered pump data for the last 12 consecutive months, or another reliable means of calculating the amount of groundwater pumped and used on the parcel: (required)

Attachments That Explain Amount of Groundwater Pumped

Name of Parcel Owner or Authorized Signatory that declares under penalty of perjury pursuant to the laws of the State of California the information above is true and correct. (required)

Your Signature (required)

Confirm e-Signature

Review Electronic Records and Signatures Policy (required)

Read our Electronic Record and Signature Disclosure

I agree to use electronic records and signatures

Date: (required)

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SUBMIT THIS FORM THROUGH THIS WEBSITE, OR PRINT AND RETURN THIS FORM by Mail to: NSJWCD, P.O. Box E, Victor CA 95253 Questions or Additional Information: Daniel@degraafengineeringinc.com

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