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HomeWater CodeDiv. 11Pt. 5Ch. 1Art. 1.5§ 22081 District Watermaster Appointment

§ 22081 District Watermaster Appointment

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§ 22081 District Watermaster Appointment

Key Takeaways

  • •A water district can choose someone called a 'watermaster' to manage water use in that area.
  • •The watermaster makes sure people follow the rules about using water.
  • •This helps keep water use fair and organized.

Example

Imagine a small town where farmers need water for their crops.

The town can pick a watermaster to decide who gets water and when, so everyone gets a fair share and no one takes too much.

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

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§ 22081 District Watermaster Appointment

A district, as defined in subdivision (b) of Section 22080, may appoint one or more watermasters to regulate the use of water within the district. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 780, Sec. 1.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

districtwatermastersregulate the use of water

Related Statutes

  • § 22080.5 Watermaster Deputy Authority
  • § 22082 Conduit Headgate Requirements
  • § 22084.5 Reservoir Measuring Device Enforcement
  • § 1210 Treated Wastewater Ownership Rights
  • § 1211 Wastewater Discharge Change Approval

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 22081.
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