SECTIONS 10610-10610.4 - California Statutes

WATER CODE

SECTION 10610-10610.4

10610. This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Urban
Water Management Planning Act."

10610.2. (a) The Legislature finds and declares all of the
following:
(1) The waters of the state are a limited and renewable resource
subject to ever-increasing demands.
(2) The conservation and efficient use of urban water supplies are
of statewide concern; however, the planning for that use and the
implementation of those plans can best be accomplished at the local
level.
(3) A long-term, reliable supply of water is essential to protect
the productivity of California's businesses and economic climate.
(4) As part of its long-range planning activities, every urban
water supplier should make every effort to ensure the appropriate
level of reliability in its water service sufficient to meet the
needs of its various categories of customers during normal, dry, and
multiple dry water years.
(5) Public health issues have been raised over a number of
contaminants that have been identified in certain local and imported
water supplies.
(6) Implementing effective water management strategies, including
groundwater storage projects and recycled water projects, may require
specific water quality and salinity targets for meeting groundwater
basins water quality objectives and promoting beneficial use of
recycled water.
(7) Water quality regulations are becoming an increasingly
important factor in water agencies' selection of raw water sources,
treatment alternatives, and modifications to existing treatment
facilities.
(8) Changes in drinking water quality standards may also impact
the usefulness of water supplies and may ultimately impact supply
reliability.
(9) The quality of source supplies can have a significant impact
on water management strategies and supply reliability.
(b) This part is intended to provide assistance to water agencies
in carrying out their long-term resource planning responsibilities to
ensure adequate water supplies to meet existing and future demands
for water.

10610.4. The Legislature finds and declares that it is the policy
of the state as follows:
(a) The management of urban water demands and efficient use of
water shall be actively pursued to protect both the people of the
state and their water resources.
(b) The management of urban water demands and efficient use of
urban water supplies shall be a guiding criterion in public
decisions.
(c) Urban water suppliers shall be required to develop water
management plans to actively pursue the efficient use of available
supplies.