§ 10613 Efficient Water Use Definition

Water Code·California

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This law says you can't waste water or use it in a silly way. You have to use water smartly so there's enough for everyone.

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•Don't waste water.
•Use water in a smart way.
•Make sure you're not using more water than you need.

Example

You leave the hose running all day while washing your car, and water is just flowing down the street.

This is wasting water, and the law says you shouldn't do that. You could get in trouble for it.

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§ 10613 Efficient Water Use Definition

“Efficient use” means those management measures that result in the most effective use of water so as to prevent its waste or unreasonable use or unreasonable method of use. (Added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1009, Sec. 1.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

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efficient use management measures effective use of water waste unreasonable use unreasonable method of use

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Water Code. Section 10613.

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