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HomeWater CodeDiv. 11Pt. 5Ch. 2Art. 2§ 22253 District Water Contract Authority

§ 22253 District Water Contract Authority

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§ 22253 District Water Contract Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •A mutual water company is made to give water to certain land in a district.
  • •The district can only make deals with that mutual water company to get water for that land.
  • •No other companies can be used for water delivery in this case.

Example

Imagine a small town where a special water company was created just to give water to the farms in that area.

The town can only sign a contract with that special water company to get water for the farms. They can't choose a different company for this job.

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

Official Source
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§ 22253 District Water Contract Authority

When a mutual water company has been formed to furnish water to certain specified land within a district, the district may contract for the delivery of water for the specified land through the mutual water company only. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

mutual water companyspecified landdistrict

Related Statutes

  • § 22254 Water Distribution Apportionment
  • § 22251 Water Use Assignment Rights
  • § 22258 District Water Service Regulation
  • § 22262 Water Rights Protection
  • § 10616 Public Agency Definition

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 22253.
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