§ 11270 North Bay Aqueduct Unit

Water Code·California

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This law allows the state to build and manage a special water system called the North Bay Aqueduct to control saltwater in the water supply.

Key Takeaways

•The state can build and run a water system to stop saltwater from ruining freshwater.
•This system is part of a bigger plan to manage water in California.
•The state decides how much to build and how long to keep it running.

Example

Imagine a river near the ocean where saltwater starts mixing with freshwater, making it unsafe to drink or use for farming.

The state can build a system to block the saltwater and keep the freshwater clean for people and farms.

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§ 11270 North Bay Aqueduct Unit

The unit of the North Bay Aqueduct as set forth in Bulletin No. 60 of the Department of Water Resources entitled “Salinity Control Barrier Investigation,” dated March 1, 1957, subject to such modification thereof as the department may adopt, and such unit or portions thereof may be constructed by the department and maintained and operated by it to such extent and for such period as the department may determine, as a feature of the California Water Plan, and as a unit of the Central Valley Project, separate and apart from any or all other units thereof. (Added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2252.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

North Bay Aqueduct Bulletin No. 60 Salinity Control Barrier Investigation California Water Plan Central Valley Project

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Water Code. Section 11270.

§ 11270 North Bay Aqueduct Unit

Water Code·California

AI SummaryVerified

§ 11270 North Bay Aqueduct Unit

This law allows the state to build and manage a special water system called the North Bay Aqueduct to control saltwater in the water supply.

Key Takeaways

•The state can build and run a water system to stop saltwater from ruining freshwater.
•This system is part of a bigger plan to manage water in California.
•The state decides how much to build and how long to keep it running.

Example

Imagine a river near the ocean where saltwater starts mixing with freshwater, making it unsafe to drink or use for farming.

The state can build a system to block the saltwater and keep the freshwater clean for people and farms.

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

Official Source

View on CA.gov

§ 11270 North Bay Aqueduct Unit

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

North Bay Aqueduct Bulletin No. 60 Salinity Control Barrier Investigation California Water Plan Central Valley Project

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Water Code. Section 11270.

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