California Water Code

§ 13241

WAT § 13241Div. 7 · Ch. 4 · Art. 3

Statute text

Each regional board shall establish such water quality objectives in water quality control plans as in its judgment will ensure the reasonable protection of beneficial uses and the prevention of nuisance; however, it is recognized that it may be possible for the quality of water to be changed to some degree without unreasonably affecting beneficial uses. Factors to be considered by a regional board in establishing water quality objectives shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, all of the following:

(a)Past, present, and probable future beneficial uses of water.

(b)Environmental characteristics of the hydrographic unit under consideration, including the quality of water available thereto.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 187, Sec. 2.