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HomeWater CodeDiv. 6Pt. 3Ch. 2Art. 7§ 11237 Unit Construction And Works

§ 11237 Unit Construction And Works

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§ 11237 Unit Construction And Works

This law lets the government add things like pumps or small dams to a water project if they help make it work better and cost less.

Key Takeaways

  • •The government can add extra stuff to water projects if it helps.
  • •They only do it if it saves money or makes the project work better.
  • •This is about making water systems more useful.

Example

A town builds a water system to bring water to farms.

If they need to add a pump to move water uphill, this law says they can do it if it makes the whole system cheaper and easier to run.

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

Official Source
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§ 11237 Unit Construction And Works

The unit may include such pumps, supplemental dams, and other works as the department determines to be necessary for the economical and advantageous construction, operation, and maintenance of the unit. (Amended by Stats. 1957, Ch. 1932.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

pumpssupplemental damseconomical and advantageous constructionoperationmaintenance

Related Statutes

  • § 6028 Dam Failure Liability Limits
  • § 12886.2 Department Project Participation Authority
  • § 11235 Friant-Kern Canal Definition
  • § 11236 Friant-Kern Canal Capacity
  • § 12316 Local Agency Flood Project Duties

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 11237.
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