Who is Eligible?
This program serves owners of domestic wells that experienced a loss of reliable water supply after January 1, 2015, due to groundwater overdraft pumping.
If Your Household Well
Went dry due to declining water levels
No longer meets state or federal water quality standards due to overdraft pumping
Has been damaged due to land subsidence caused by overdraft pumping
You may be eligible to receive support through the Eastern San Joaquin Groundwater Authority’s Domestic Well Mitigation Program. Pump or mechanical repairs are not eligible.
IMPORTANT: For well failures that occurred between January 1, 2015, and August 12, 2026, claims must be submitted by February 12, 2027.
What services does the program provide to eligible claimants?
Bottled water while your application is reviewed
Financial assistance for short and long-term solutions like deepening an existing well or drilling a new one
How to Apply
Visit esjgroundwater.org to complete the application form. The application may also be available on your local groundwater sustainability agency (GSA) website. Download Application.
2. Complete Form
Complete the form to the best of your ability. It is recommended that you provide as much supporting technical evidence as possible, such as water quality lab results, a well driller’s statement, or water level data.
Need help? Contact the Eastern San Joaquin Groundwater Authority or your GSA for assistance completing the form.
3. Submit Application
Submit your application by email, mail, or in person
Mail: Eastern San Joaquin Groundwater Authority Director of Public Works, San Joaquin County
P.O. BOX 1810,
Stockton, CA 95201
Eastern San Joaquin Groundwater Authority Director of Public Works, San Joaquin County
1810 E. Hazelton Avenue,
Stockton, CA 95201