The concept that groundwater is more or less completely controlled by the person who owns the land above the water is called

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The concept of the rule of capture states that a person who owns the land above a groundwater source has the right to capture and use as much of the water as they want without liability to neighboring landowners. This has led to overuse and depletion of groundwater in many areas.

The Concept That Groundwater Is More or Less Completely Controlled