California AB1635 prohibits pit dewatering in areas with subsurface river flow or shallow groundwater.

California AB1635 amends the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 by adding a new section that prohibits pit dewatering in areas with subsurface river flow or groundwater levels shallower than 50 feet below ground. Pit dewatering is defined as any water impounded or collecting in a pit that is pumped, drained, or removed by the pit operator, including overflows caused by direct rainfall or groundwater seepage. This prohibition aims to protect water resources and prevent potential environmental damage.

California AB1635 prohibits pit dewatering in areas with subsurface river flow or shallow groundwater.

California AB1635 amends the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 by adding a new section that prohibits pit dewatering in areas with subsurface river flow or groundwater levels shallower than 50 feet below ground. Pit dewatering is defined as any water impounded or collecting in a pit that is pumped, drained, or removed by the pit operator, including overflows caused by direct rainfall or groundwater seepage. This prohibition aims to protect water resources and prevent potential environmental damage.