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HomeWater CodeDiv. 2Pt. 1Ch. 1§ 1012 Colorado River Water Conservation

§ 1012 Colorado River Water Conservation

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§ 1012 Colorado River Water Conservation

This law says that if someone saves water from the Colorado River in the Imperial Irrigation District, they won't lose their right to use that saved water later.

Key Takeaways

  • •Saving water doesn't mean you lose the right to use it later.
  • •This only applies to water from the Colorado River in the Imperial Irrigation District.
  • •Special agreements can change this rule.

Example

A farmer in the Imperial Irrigation District uses less water from the Colorado River by fixing leaky pipes.

The farmer can still use the water they saved later, and no one can take that right away unless there's a special agreement saying so.

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

Official Source
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§ 1012 Colorado River Water Conservation

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, where any person, public agency, or agency of the United States undertakes any water conservation effort, either separately or jointly with others entitled to delivery of water from the Colorado River under contracts with the United States, which results in reduced use of Colorado River water within the Imperial Irrigation District, no forfeiture, dimunition, or impairment of the right to use the water conserved shall occur, except as set forth in the agreements between the parties and the United States. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 429, Sec. 1.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

water conservation effortColorado River waterImperial Irrigation Districtforfeitureimpairment

Related Statutes

  • § 11961 Water Conservation Rights Protection
  • § 1014 Water Transfer Rights Protection
  • § 1015 Water Transfer Violation Assessment
  • § 1244 Water Rights Transfers Protected
  • § 100 Water Use And Conservation

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 1012.
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