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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 6Ch. 8Art. 5.5§ 13571 Waste Water Control Regulations

§ 13571 Waste Water Control Regulations

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§ 13571 Waste Water Control Regulations

Key Takeaways

  • •The board can make rules about how much wastewater goes into the sewer system.
  • •They can also control what kind of wastewater is allowed.
  • •These rules can't break any bigger state laws.
  • •Wastewater includes dirty water from homes, factories, and other places.

Example

A factory dumps dirty water into the sewer without cleaning it first.

The board can make a rule saying the factory must clean its water before dumping it, so it doesn’t harm the sewer system.

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

Official Source
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§ 13571 Waste Water Control Regulations

Without limiting in any way the provisions of this division, and in addition to the powers granted therein, the board may make and enforce such regulations for the control of quantity, quality and flow of waste water within the boundaries of a special district as are not in conflict with the general laws of the state. “Waste water” shall include all sewage, industrial and other wastes and waters, whether treated or untreated, discharged into or permitted to enter a community sewer system connected to or directly into a district interceptor for treatment in sewage disposal facilities of a special district. (Added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 733.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

waste waterspecial districtsewage disposal facilities

Related Statutes

  • § 13573 Waste Water Discharge Prohibited
  • § 13563 Sewage Disposal District Requirements
  • § 13570 Board Supervision Of Sewage Disposal
  • § 13572 Wastewater Control Rules
  • § 13452 Special District Creation Procedures

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 13571.
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