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HomeWater CodeDiv. 6Pt. 6Ch. 1Art. 5§ 12627 Water Project Investigations

§ 12627 Water Project Investigations

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§ 12627 Water Project Investigations

This law says the state must study all parts of any new water project, like flood control or irrigation, to help cities and the state make good decisions about water.

Key Takeaways

  • •The state must study all water projects carefully.
  • •They look at things like flood control, saving water, and power use.
  • •This helps cities and the state decide if the project is good.

Example

A city wants to build a new dam to store water for farms and homes.

The state has to check if the dam will help with floods, save water, and if it’s a good idea before the city can build it.

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

Official Source
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§ 12627 Water Project Investigations

It is the intention of the Legislature that the department shall investigate all phases of any proposed water project, including flood control, water conservation, domestic and irrigation use, and power development, but not excluding other uses, so that a county, city, state agency, or public district affected, and the Legislature, may have the benefit of investigations and recommendations of the department upon such projects in order to assure the fullest development of the water resources of the State. (Amended by Stats. 1957, Ch. 1932.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

water projectflood controlwater conservationdomestic and irrigation usepower developmentfullest development of the water resources of the State

Related Statutes

  • § 12603 Federal Water Project Oversight
  • § 12582.5 Recreational Use In Flood Control
  • § 12629 Project Financing Recommendations
  • § 12630 Federal Flood Project Review
  • § 12631 Flood Control Reports

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 12627.
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