Cal. WAT § 13953.3
This is the official text of Cal. WAT § 13953.3, part of California’s Water Code — governs water rights and water resource management.
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Official statutory text
Subsurface drainage effluent may be made available for any beneficial uses for which it is suitable, including, but not limited to, industrial uses, powerplant cooling, energy development, enhancement of fish and wildlife resources, and irrigation. These programs may reduce the demands for new fresh water supplies.
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