§ 4151 Watermaster Water Distribution Authority

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•The watermaster is in charge of sharing water from rivers or other sources fairly.
•They control the gates and reservoirs to make sure everyone gets the water they are supposed to get.
•The watermaster makes sure people who have the right to use the water get their share.

Example

Imagine a river that provides water to several farms. Each farm has a right to a certain amount of water.

The watermaster will open or close gates to make sure each farm gets the right amount of water they are allowed to use. If one farm tries to take too much, the watermaster will adjust the gates to stop that.

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§ 4151 Watermaster Water Distribution Authority

The watermaster shall divide the water of the streams or other sources of supply among the several conduits and reservoirs taking water therefrom and so adjust or close the headgates of conduits and regulate the controlling works of reservoirs as may be necessary to insure a distribution of the water among the water users entitled to its use, according to the rights of the users. (Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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watermaster conduits reservoirs headgates water users

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Water Code. Section 4151.

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