California Water Code

§ 13142.5

WAT § 13142.5 Effective Jan 1, 1996Div. 7 · Ch. 3 · Art. 3

Statute text

In addition to any other policies established pursuant to this division, the policies of the state with respect to water quality as it relates to the coastal marine environment are that:

(a)Wastewater discharges shall be treated to protect present and future beneficial uses, and, where feasible, to restore past beneficial uses of the receiving waters. Highest priority shall be given to improving or eliminating discharges that adversely affect any of the following:

(1)Wetlands, estuaries, and other biologically sensitive sites.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 28, Sec. 19. Effective January 1, 1996.