Water Code section 1778

If the water is used or to be used for irrigation or domestic purposes, the pro rata portion of the cost shall be based upon the proportion of the water used by the original and the subsequent users of the works.

Source: Section 1778, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=WAT§ionNum=1778. (accessed May 12, 2025).

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§ 1778’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/water_code_section_1778

Original Source: Section 1778, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=WAT§ionNum=1778. (last accessed May 12, 2025).