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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 5Pt. 3Ch. 5Art. 1§ 4950 Sewage And Water Recycling Facilities

§ 4950 Sewage And Water Recycling Facilities

Health and Safety Code·California
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§ 4950 Sewage And Water Recycling Facilities

Key Takeaways

  • •This law talks about all the different parts of a sewage system, like treatment plants, pipes, and pumps.
  • •It also includes things needed to recycle water, like storage tanks and distribution pipes.
  • •The law covers everything that helps collect, clean, or get rid of sewage.

Example

A city builds a new sewage treatment plant and pipes to handle waste.

This law says all those parts, like the plant, pipes, and pumps, are included in what they call 'works'.

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

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§ 4950 Sewage And Water Recycling Facilities

“Works,” as used in this chapter, includes any or all of the following facilities, including, but not limited to, necessary lands, rights-of-way, or other property: (a)  Sewage treatment plants. (b)  Intercepting and collecting sewers. (c)  Outfall sewers. (d)  Force mains. (e)  Pumping stations. (f)  Ejector stations. (g)  All other appurtenances necessary, useful, or convenient, for the collection, treatment, purification, or disposal of sewage. (h)  Facilities for the recycling of water, including, but not limited to, all of the following: (1)  Treatment facilities. (2)  Pumping facilities. (3)  Storage facilities. (4)  Distribution and dispersal facilities of all types including, but not limited to, related distribution mains, laterals, and appurtenances. (Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 75, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1997.)

Last verified: January 24, 2026

Key Terms

treatmentworkspropertydisposalwagedistributionin californiaequipment

Related Statutes

  • § 18554 Wastewater Discharge Prohibition
  • § 5008 Sewage Water Disposal Authority
  • § 6520.7 Sewage Byproduct Sales Authority
  • § 116790 Existing Residential Water Softener Use
  • § 4602.4 Sewer And Drainage Improvements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 4950.
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