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HomeWater CodeDiv. 7Ch. 6Art. 3§ 13440 Water Pollution Cleanup Fund

§ 13440 Water Pollution Cleanup Fund

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§ 13440 Water Pollution Cleanup Fund

Key Takeaways

  • •There is a special fund in California called the State Water Pollution Cleanup and Abatement Account.
  • •This fund is used to help clean up and stop water pollution in the state.
  • •The state board is in charge of managing this fund.

Example

A factory dumps dirty water into a river, making it unsafe for fish and people.

The state can use money from this special fund to clean up the river and make sure the factory stops polluting.

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

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§ 13440 Water Pollution Cleanup Fund

There is in the State Water Quality Control Fund the State Water Pollution Cleanup and Abatement Account (hereinafter called the “account”), to be administered by the state board. (Added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 482.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

State Water Quality Control FundState Water Pollution Cleanup and Abatement Accountstate board

Related Statutes

  • § 13401 Water Quality Loan Fund
  • § 13441 Hazardous Waste Account Funding
  • § 13441.5 Water Quality Loan Transfers
  • § 13443 Emergency Water Pollution Funding
  • § 13444 Water Pollution Fund Report

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 13440.
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