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HomeWater CodeDiv. 6Pt. 3Ch. 2Art. 9.2§ 11256 Los Banos Reservoir Feasibility

§ 11256 Los Banos Reservoir Feasibility

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§ 11256 Los Banos Reservoir Feasibility

This law says that when planning the Los Banos Grandes Reservoir, they must study how it affects nearby farmland, especially looking at drainage, groundwater, and selenium in the water.

Key Takeaways

  • •The law is about studying the effects of the Los Banos Grandes Reservoir on nearby farms.
  • •They must check how the reservoir impacts drainage and groundwater.
  • •They need to study selenium levels in the water to ensure it doesn't harm the farms.

Example

A farmer near the reservoir notices that their crops are not growing well and suspects it might be due to changes in the water.

The law requires the department to study how the reservoir affects the water and land around it, including checking for harmful substances like selenium, to make sure the farms stay healthy.

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§ 11256 Los Banos Reservoir Feasibility

In conducting the feasibility investigations for the Los Banos Grandes Reservoir, the department shall consider the impact of the project on drainage and groundwater lands in the adjacent farm areas, including making a study of the occurrence and distribution of selenium in the drain waters. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1656, Sec. 1.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

Los Banos Grandes Reservoirdrainage and groundwater landsoccurrence and distribution of selenium in the drain waters

Related Statutes

  • § 11255 Los Banos Reservoir Authorization
  • § 11257 Central Valley Project Bonds
  • § 10015 Cimis Water Conservation Benefits
  • § 10016 Evapotranspiration Data Standards
  • § 1050 State Welfare And Prosperity

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 11256.
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