§ 12632 Water Problem Investigation Notice

Water Code·California

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This law says the state must tell people and groups before they start looking into water problems in an area, so everyone who cares can have a say.

Key Takeaways

•The state can't just start looking into water problems without telling people first.
•They have to mail a notice to cities, counties, or groups that asked to be told about these things.
•This gives everyone a chance to speak up before any decisions are made.

Example

The state wants to check why a town's water tastes bad.

Before they start, they have to tell the town, nearby farms, and anyone else who might care, so those people can share their thoughts or worries.

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§ 12632 Water Problem Investigation Notice

Prior to any hearing and prior to beginning any investigation of the water problems of any specific portion of the State pursuant to Section 12616 or any investigation pursuant to Section 12617, the department shall give such notice to the agencies or persons likely to be interested as it deems necessary to afford every opportunity for the agencies or persons to be heard, and in addition to such notice shall give further notice of any hearing or investigation by mail to any city, county, state agency, or public district, deemed likely by the department to be interested, which has filed its official name and address with the department together with a request for notice. (Amended by Stats. 1957, Ch. 1932.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

hearing investigation water problems notice Section 12616 Section 12617

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Water Code. Section 12632.

§ 12632 Water Problem Investigation Notice

Water Code·California

AI SummaryVerified

§ 12632 Water Problem Investigation Notice

This law says the state must tell people and groups before they start looking into water problems in an area, so everyone who cares can have a say.

Key Takeaways

•The state can't just start looking into water problems without telling people first.
•They have to mail a notice to cities, counties, or groups that asked to be told about these things.
•This gives everyone a chance to speak up before any decisions are made.

Example

The state wants to check why a town's water tastes bad.

Before they start, they have to tell the town, nearby farms, and anyone else who might care, so those people can share their thoughts or worries.

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

Official Source

View on CA.gov

§ 12632 Water Problem Investigation Notice

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

hearing investigation water problems notice Section 12616 Section 12617

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Water Code. Section 12632.

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