California Code of Regulations
Title 23 - Waters
Division 3 - State Water Resources Control Board and Regional Water Quality Control Boards
Chapter 3 - Determination of Right to the Use of Water
Article 2 - Adjudications Under Water Code Sections 2500 Through 2900
Section 946 - Public Interest and Necessity
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
In making its determination pursuant to Water Code Section 2525 that the public interest and necessity will be served by a determination of the water rights involved, the board will consider, together with other relevant facts and conditions, the following:
(a) The degree to which the waters of the stream system are fully used.
(b) Existence of uncertainty as to the relative priorities of rights to the use of waters of the stream system.
(c) Unsuitability of less comprehensive measures, such as private litigation or agreements, to achieve certainty of rights to the use of waters of the stream system.
(d) Need for a system-wide decree or watermaster service, or both, to assure fair and efficient allocation of the waters of the stream system.
1. New section filed 1-16-87; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 87, No. 10).
Note: Authority cited: Section 1058, Water Code. Reference: Section 2525, Water Code.
