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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 1Pt. 1Ch. 3Art. 7§ 618 Water Corporation Condemnation Rights

§ 618 Water Corporation Condemnation Rights

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§ 618 Water Corporation Condemnation Rights

Key Takeaways

  • •A water company can take private property if they need it for their water system.
  • •They can only do this if it's really needed for building or keeping up their water system.
  • •The property owner will get paid for the property taken.

Example

A water company wants to build a new pipe to bring water to a town.

If the pipe needs to go through someone's land, the water company can take that land. But they have to pay the owner for it.

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

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§ 618 Water Corporation Condemnation Rights

A water corporation may condemn any property necessary for the construction and maintenance of its water system. (Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 1240.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

condemnation,corporationpropertywater companyconstructionmaintenance

Related Statutes

  • § 621 Railroad Property Condemnation Rights
  • § 624 Sewer System Property Condemnation
  • § 611 Railroad Property Condemnation
  • § 613 Gas Corporation Property Condemnation
  • § 614 Heat Corporation Property Condemnation

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 618.
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