§ 13240 Regional Water Quality Plans

• •Local water boards must create and follow plans to keep water clean in their area.
• •These plans must follow the big rules set by the state for water quality.
• •The boards must talk to other local groups and listen to their ideas when making these plans.
• •The plans must be checked and updated from time to time.

A city near a lake notices the water is getting dirty because of pollution from nearby farms and factories.

The local water board must make a plan to clean up the lake. They have to follow the state’s rules for clean water and talk to the farmers, factory owners, and city leaders to figure out the best way to fix the problem. They can’t just make a plan and forget it—they have to check later to see if it’s working and change it if needed.