§ 230 Water Reclamation Surveys

Water Code·California

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Key Takeaways

•The government can study ways to reuse dirty water so it's not wasted.
•They can work with others (like scientists or other governments) to figure out how to clean and use this water again.
•The reused water can help fill up underground water storage or be used for farms and factories.
•They only do this if they have money set aside for it.

Example

A factory uses a lot of water and then throws away dirty water.

The government can study how to clean that dirty water so farms can use it to water crops instead of wasting it.

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§ 230 Water Reclamation Surveys

The department, either independently or in cooperation with any person or any county, state, federal, or other agency, or upon the request of the State Water Resources Control Board, to the extent funds are allocated therefor, shall conduct surveys and investigations relating to the reclamation of water from wastes for beneficial purposes, including but not limited to the determination of quantities of such water presently wasted, and possibilities of use of such water for recharge of underground storage or for agricultural or industrial uses. (Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 711, Sec. 121. Effective September 15, 1992.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

reclamation of water from wastes beneficial purposes State Water Resources Control Board underground storage agricultural or industrial uses

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Water Code. Section 230.

§ 230 Water Reclamation Surveys

Water Code·California

AI SummaryVerified

§ 230 Water Reclamation Surveys

Key Takeaways

•The government can study ways to reuse dirty water so it's not wasted.
•They can work with others (like scientists or other governments) to figure out how to clean and use this water again.
•The reused water can help fill up underground water storage or be used for farms and factories.
•They only do this if they have money set aside for it.

Example

A factory uses a lot of water and then throws away dirty water.

The government can study how to clean that dirty water so farms can use it to water crops instead of wasting it.

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

Official Source

View on CA.gov

§ 230 Water Reclamation Surveys

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

reclamation of water from wastes beneficial purposes State Water Resources Control Board underground storage agricultural or industrial uses

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Water Code. Section 230.

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