DIVISION 1. GENERAL STATE POWERS OVER WATER 100-540›CHAPTER 2.5. Miscellaneous Powers of Department 205-347›ARTICLE 2. Surveys, Investigations, and Distribution of Water 225-238

§ 229

California Water Code · 2020-11 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

The department, either independently or in cooperation with any person or any county, state, federal, or other agency, to the extent that funds are allocated therefor, shall investigate conditions of the quality of all waters within the state, including saline waters, coastal and inland, as related to all sources of pollution of whatever nature. The department may recommend any steps which might be taken to improve or protect the quality of such waters. The department shall coordinate its investigations fully with the board.

(Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 711, Sec. 120. Effective September 15, 1992.)

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