§ 1212 Treated Wastewater Appropriation Restrictions

Water Code·California

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This law says that if someone treats wastewater and puts it back into a river or stream to help fish, wildlife, or fun activities like swimming, no one else can take that water for their own use.

Key Takeaways

•If cleaned wastewater is put into a river to help nature or fun activities, others can't take it.
•People who already have water rights can't use this cleaned water either.
•The rule is to protect the river's use for fish, wildlife, and recreation.

Example

A town cleans its dirty water and puts it into a river to help fish live better.

No one else can take that cleaned water for their farm or business because the town put it there to help the river.

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§ 1212 Treated Wastewater Appropriation Restrictions

The board shall not grant any permit or license to any person other than the treated waste water producer for the appropriation of treated waste water where the producer has introduced such water into the watercourse with the prior stated intention of maintaining or enhancing fishery, wildlife, recreational, or other instream beneficial uses. Holders of existing water rights may not use or claim such water. (Added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 933, Sec. 4.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

treated waste water fishery, wildlife, recreational, or other instream beneficial uses existing water rights

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Water Code. Section 1212.

§ 1212 Treated Wastewater Appropriation Restrictions

Water Code·California

AI SummaryVerified

§ 1212 Treated Wastewater Appropriation Restrictions

This law says that if someone treats wastewater and puts it back into a river or stream to help fish, wildlife, or fun activities like swimming, no one else can take that water for their own use.

Key Takeaways

•If cleaned wastewater is put into a river to help nature or fun activities, others can't take it.
•People who already have water rights can't use this cleaned water either.
•The rule is to protect the river's use for fish, wildlife, and recreation.

Example

A town cleans its dirty water and puts it into a river to help fish live better.

No one else can take that cleaned water for their farm or business because the town put it there to help the river.

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

Official Source

View on CA.gov

§ 1212 Treated Wastewater Appropriation Restrictions

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

treated waste water fishery, wildlife, recreational, or other instream beneficial uses existing water rights

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Water Code. Section 1212.

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Key Takeaways

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