Section 226 Of Article 2. Surveys, Investigations, And Distribution Of Water From California Water Code >> Division 1. >> Chapter 2.5. >> Article 2.
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. The department, either independently or in co-operation with
any person or any county, state, federal, or other agency, may do any
of the following:
(a) Conduct investigations of all or any portion of any stream,
stream system, lake or other body of water.
(b) Investigate either or both surface and underground water
conditions.
(c) Collect records of diversion and use of water.
(d) Supervise distribution of water in accordance with agreements
and court orders therefor.
(e) Conduct investigations of the rate of use of water for various
purposes and considering various soil conditions.