Section 22227 Of Article 1. Powers Generally From California Water Code >> Division 11. >> Part 5. >> Chapter 2. >> Article 1.

. A district may acquire the right to store water in any reservoir or to carry water through any conduit not owned or controlled by the district and may grant to any owner or lessee of the right to the use of any water the right to store the water in any reservoir of the district or to carry the water through any conduit of the district.