California Water Code 13142 – State policy for water quality control shall consist of all or any of …
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State policy for water quality control shall consist of all or any of the following:
(a) Water quality principles and guidelines for long-range resource planning, including ground water and surface water management programs and control and use of recycled water.
Terms Used In California Water Code 13142
- Recycled water: means water which, as a result of treatment of waste, is suitable for a direct beneficial use or a controlled use that would not otherwise occur and is therefor considered a valuable resource. See California Water Code 13050
- State: means the State of California, unless applied to the different parts of the United States. See California Water Code 18
- State board: means the State Water Resources Control Board. See California Water Code 13050
- Water quality control: means the regulation of any activity or factor which may affect the quality of the waters of the state and includes the prevention and correction of water pollution and nuisance. See California Water Code 13050
(b) Water quality objectives at key locations for planning and operation of water resource development projects and for water quality control activities.
(c) Other principles and guidelines deemed essential by the state board for water quality control.
The principles, guidelines, and objectives shall be consistent with the state goal of providing a decent home and suitable living environment for every Californian.
(Amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 28, Sec. 18. Effective January 1, 1996.)