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HomeWater CodeDiv. 6Pt. 3Ch. 2Art. 9.3§ 11258 Groundwater Storage Project Requirements

§ 11258 Groundwater Storage Project Requirements

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§ 11258 Groundwater Storage Project Requirements

This law says the state can build projects to store extra water underground in certain areas, but only if they make a deal with local water agencies first.

Key Takeaways

  • •The state can build underground water storage projects in certain areas.
  • •These projects must be approved by the state director as useful for the water system.
  • •The state must make a contract with local water agencies before building.

Example

A town in California wants to store extra water underground for dry years.

The state can only build this water storage if they first make an agreement with the town's water agency.

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

Official Source
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§ 11258 Groundwater Storage Project Requirements

The project shall include facilities south of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta for utilizing groundwater storage space, determined by the director to be feasible for the purpose of providing yield for the State Water Resources Development System. A facility described in this article shall not be constructed or operated within the boundaries of an agency that has contracted for a supply of water from the State Water Resources Development System unless the department enters into a contract with that agency concerning the facility. (Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 268, Sec. 1.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

Sacramento-San Joaquin Deltagroundwater storage spaceState Water Resources Development Systemdirectordepartment

Related Statutes

  • § 11271 North Bay Aqueduct Compliance
  • § 1051 Water Rights Investigations
  • § 1054 Official Acts Certification
  • § 1055 Civil Liability Complaint Process
  • § 1056 Publication Fee Authority

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 11258.
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