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HomeWater CodeDiv. 6Pt. 4.5Ch. 1§ 12202 Delta Water Salinity Control

§ 12202 Delta Water Salinity Control

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§ 12202 Delta Water Salinity Control

This law says California must help control salt levels in the Delta's water and make sure people there have enough clean water. If they give different water instead, Delta users shouldn't pay extra just because of that change.

Key Takeaways

  • •The state must keep Delta water from getting too salty.
  • •Delta users should get enough water for their needs.
  • •If the state changes where the water comes from, Delta users shouldn’t pay extra just for that reason.

Example

A farmer in the Delta usually gets water from the river, but the state builds a new pipe to bring water from somewhere else because the river got too salty.

The farmer should still get enough water for crops, and the state can't charge the farmer more just because they switched where the water comes from.

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

Official Source
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§ 12202 Delta Water Salinity Control

Among the functions to be provided by the State Water Resources Development System, in coordination with the activities of the United States in providing salinity control for the Delta through operation of the Federal Central Valley Project, shall be the provision of salinity control and an adequate water supply for the users of water in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. If it is determined to be in the public interest to provide a substitute water supply to the users in said Delta in lieu of that which would be provided as a result of salinity control no added financial burden shall be placed upon said Delta water users solely by virtue of such substitution. Delivery of said substitute water supply shall be subject to the provisions of Section 10505 and Sections 11460 to 11463, inclusive, of this code. (Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1766.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

State Water Resources Development Systemsalinity controlSacramento-San Joaquin Deltasubstitute water supplypublic interest

Related Statutes

  • § 12200 Delta Water Salinity Management
  • § 10011 Delta Water Plan Requirements
  • § 105 State Water Resource Development
  • § 11125 Central Valley Project Authorization
  • § 12203 Delta Water Diversion Limits

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 12202.
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