Water Code section 13560.5

The Legislature finds and declares that on or before June 1, 2018, the state board should establish a framework for the regulation of potable reuse projects. When establishing the framework, the state board should include all of the following:

(a)

The consideration of recommendations provided in the state board’s “Investigation on the Feasibility of Developing Uniform Water Recycling Criteria for Direct Potable Reuse.”

(b)

A schedule for completing the recommended research described in “Investigation on the Feasibility of Developing Uniform Water Recycling Criteria for Direct Potable Reuse.”

(c)

A regulatory framework for potable reuse projects that will be protective of public health.

(d)

A process and timeline for updating, if necessary, uniform water recycling criteria for potable reuse through reservoir water augmentation.

Source: Section 13560.5, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=WAT§ionNum=13560.­5.­ (updated Jan. 1, 2018; accessed Dec. 8, 2025).

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