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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 2Pt. 2Ch. 7Art. 7§ 25712 County Water Management Plans

§ 25712 County Water Management Plans

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§ 25712 County Water Management Plans

Key Takeaways

  • •This law is about making a big plan for water in a county.
  • •The plan must include how to get clean water to homes and businesses.
  • •The plan must also include how to clean and get rid of dirty water.
  • •The plan should think about what the whole county needs, not just one part.

Example

A county has many towns, and some have lots of water while others don’t.

The county must make a plan to share water fairly between all towns. They also need to plan how to clean dirty water from sinks and toilets so it doesn’t make people sick.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 25712 County Water Management Plans

As used in this article “comprehensive water resources management plan” means a plan for coordinating and managing the supply and distribution of water for residential, commercial, industrial or other purposes and for coordinating and managing the treatment and disposal of waste water from all sources. Such plan shall consider and seek to harmonize: (1) the needs and goals of the entire county; (2) the plans of public agencies engaged in water supply and distribution activities and those engaged in waste water treatment and disposal activities; and (3) the plans and planning activities of federal, state and other governmental agencies which affect or are concerned with the management of water and waste water resources within the county. (Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 178.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Related Statutes

  • § 25710 San Mateo Water Plan
  • § 25711 San Mateo County Definition
  • § 25713 County Water Management Plans
  • § 25714 Water Agency Cooperation Requirements
  • § 25715 Water Management Plan Compliance

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 25712.
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