Section 4151 Of Article 1. Procedure Of Distribution From California Water Code >> Division 2. >> Part 4. >> Chapter 5. >> Article 1.

. The watermaster shall divide the water of the streams or other sources of supply among the several conduits and reservoirs taking water therefrom and so adjust or close the headgates of conduits and regulate the controlling works of reservoirs as may be necessary to insure a distribution of the water among the water users entitled to its use, according to the rights of the users.