Zone 7's Groundwater Protection Ordinance requires that any planned new well, soil boring, or well destruction must be permitted by Zone 7 before starting the work. Additionally, a signed statement of future intent must be filed with Zone 7 for all unused or abandoned wells that are not destroyed.  Permits must be received by Zone 7 at least 5 days prior to beginning any drilling. 

There is currently no fee for these permits. 

• for information on permit fees that are planned to go into effect in 2016, click here.
• to view presentation slides from a September 29, 2015 informational meeting, click here.

Please mail, e-mail (whong@zone7water.com) or fax (925-454-5728) your completed permit application and statement of future use to Wyman Hong. Or you can contact Wyman at 925-454-5056 for additional information.

To find out whether your proposed project is within Zone 7's jurisdiction, use this permit map.