Surface water is subject to control and management by the state, but groundwater is owned by the landowner of the property above the groundwater, known as the right of

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The correct term is "right of capture," which means that the landowner has the right to the groundwater underneath their property. This principle allows property owners to pump and use the groundwater as they see fit, subject to any regulations or limitations imposed by state law.

Surface Water Is Subject to Control and Management by the State