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HomeWater CodeDiv. 7Ch. 7Art. 4§ 13521 Recycled Water Health Standards

§ 13521 Recycled Water Health Standards

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§ 13521 Recycled Water Health Standards

Key Takeaways

  • •The state makes rules for how recycled water can be used safely.
  • •These rules are the same all over the state.
  • •The rules help keep people healthy when recycled water is used.

Example

A farm wants to use recycled water to grow vegetables.

The farm must follow the state's rules to make sure the water is clean enough so the vegetables are safe to eat.

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

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§ 13521 Recycled Water Health Standards

The State Department of Public Health shall establish uniform statewide recycling criteria for each varying type of use of recycled water where the use involves the protection of public health. (Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 700, Sec. 2. (SB 918) Effective January 1, 2011.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

uniform statewide recycling criteriarecycled waterprotection of public health

Related Statutes

  • § 13522 Recycled Water Contamination Abatement
  • § 13522.5 Recycled Water Use Reporting
  • § 13523 Recycled Water Use Requirements
  • § 13524 Recycled Water Use Requirements
  • § 13525.5 Recycled Water Violation Penalties

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 13521.
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