§ 12581 Water Project Beneficial Uses
This law says that when studying water projects, all beneficial uses of the state's water must be considered, like irrigation, power, drinking, fish, and recreation, to decide if the project is feasible and how to pay for it.
A city plans to build a new dam to provide drinking water and generate electricity while also protecting local fish.
The study must look at all these uses—drinking water, power, fish habitat, and any other useful ways the water can help—before deciding if the dam is feasible and how to fund it.
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§ 12581 Water Project Beneficial Uses
Last verified: January 11, 2026