CA Water Code Section 23300

As used in this article “county water district” means a county water district which has heretofore executed or shall hereafter execute a contract with the United States for any or all of the following purposes:

(a)

Acquisition, extension, or operation of works for irrigation or drainage or flood control or the development of electric or other power.

(b)

A water supply.

(c)

Assumption as principal or guarantor of indebtedness to the United States.