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HomeWater CodeDiv. 2Pt. 2Ch. 2Art. 2§ 1264 Municipal Water Supply Requirements

§ 1264 Municipal Water Supply Requirements

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§ 1264 Municipal Water Supply Requirements

This law says that when a city asks for water supply, they must say how many people live there now and guess how much water they'll need in the future.

Key Takeaways

  • •Cities must say how many people they have now when asking for water.
  • •They also have to guess how much water they'll need later.
  • •This helps make sure there's enough water for everyone.

Example

A small town wants to get more water for its people.

The town must tell the state how many people live there now and how much more water they think they'll need as the town grows.

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

Official Source
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§ 1264 Municipal Water Supply Requirements

If for municipal water supply the application shall state the present population to be served, and, as near as may be, the future requirements of the city. (Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

municipal water supplypresent populationfuture requirements

Related Statutes

  • § 12410 Statewide Water Data Platform
  • § 1260 Water Permit Application Requirements
  • § 1261 Application Maps And Data
  • § 1262 Agricultural Irrigation Application
  • § 1263 Power Development Application Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 1264.
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