{"code":"WAT","codeName":"Water Code","section":"10817","citation":"Wat. Code, § 10817","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 6. CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND UTILIZATION OF STATE WATER RESOURCES [10000. - 12999.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-6"},{"name":"PART 2.8. AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT PLANNING [10800. - 10853.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-6/part-2.8"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Definitions [10810. - 10817.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-6/part-2.8/chapter-2"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 15, Sec. 12.   (AB 1668)   Effective January 1, 2019.","effective":"2019-01-01","html":"<p>“Water use efficiency” means the efficient management of water resources for beneficial uses, preventing waste, or accomplishing additional benefits with the same amount of water.</p>","text":"“Water use efficiency” means the efficient management of water resources for beneficial uses, preventing waste, or accomplishing additional benefits with the same amount of water.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/definitions-10817","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}