Cal. Water Code - WAT § 12921. Section 12921.
The definitions in this article govern the construction of this chapter.
ARTICLE 2. Definitions [12921. - 12921.3.]
Cal. Water Code - WAT 2.
in effectCal. Water Code - WAT § 12921.1. Section 12921.1.
“Department” means the Department of Water Resources.
Cal. Water Code - WAT § 12921.2. Section 12921.2.
“Local agency” means any county, city, state agency or public district.
Cal. Water Code - WAT § 12921.3. Section 12921.3.
“Project” means any physical structure or facility proposed or constructed under this chapter for the conservation, storage, regulation, reclamation, treatment or transportation of water to replenish, recharge, or restore a ground water basin, or to prevent, stem, or repel the intrusion of sea water therein, or to improve the quality of the waters thereof, when such basin is relied upon as a source of public water supply.
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