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HomeWater CodeDiv. 7Ch. 4Art. 3§ 13242 Water Quality Implementation Plan

§ 13242 Water Quality Implementation Plan

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§ 13242 Water Quality Implementation Plan

Key Takeaways

  • •This law is about making a plan to keep water clean.
  • •The plan must say what needs to be done to keep water clean.
  • •The plan must have a timeline for when these things will happen.
  • •The plan must include ways to check if the water is staying clean.

Example

A lake in a town is getting polluted, and the town wants to clean it up.

The town must make a plan that says what they will do to clean the lake, like stopping factories from dumping waste. They also need to set dates for when these actions will happen and check the water regularly to make sure it's getting cleaner.

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

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§ 13242 Water Quality Implementation Plan

The program of implementation for achieving water quality objectives shall include, but not be limited to: (a) A description of the nature of actions which are necessary to achieve the objectives, including recommendations for appropriate action by any entity, public or private. (b) A time schedule for the actions to be taken. (c) A description of surveillance to be undertaken to determine compliance with objectives. (Added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 482.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

water quality objectivesactionstime schedulesurveillancecompliance

Related Statutes

  • § 13241 Water Quality Objectives
  • § 1126 Water Rights Judicial Review
  • § 12860 Floodwater Control And Conservation
  • § 12861 Flood Control And Prevention
  • § 13240 Regional Water Quality Plans

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 13242.
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