(A) It is unlawful to inject native surface water or imported water of any nature or description or for a property owner to allow the injection, into a groundwater aquifer without first obtaining a permit as provided in this article.
(B) This provision does not apply to:
(1) The injection of potable water by a public agency operating a public water system where the quality of the water to be injected meets or exceeds the quality of the groundwater present within the storage medium as determined by the Administrator; or
(2) The historical groundwater percolation programs conducted by the San Benito County Water District or the Pacheco Pass Water District.
(1966 Code, § 7C-1.40) (Ord. 664, § 1(part); Ord. 778, § 1(part))