Water Code - Division 24 - Safe, Clean, Reliable Water Supply Act (secs. 78500-78500.4). Country/Territory United States of America Territorial subdivision California Document type Legislation Date 1996 (2012) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Freshwater resources management Special fund Recycling/reuse Waste disposal Water supply Geographical area Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic Abstract This Division of the Water Code of California concerns financial arrangements for improvement in water systems in California. It is enacted to: (a) To provide a safe, clean, affordable, and sufficient water supply to meet the needs of California residents, farms, and businesses; (b) to develop lasting water solutions that balance the needs of the state’s economy and its environment; (c) to restore ecological health for native fish and wildlife, and their natural habitats, including wetlands; (d) to protect the integrity of the state’s water supply system from catastrophic failure due to earthquakes and flooding; (e) to protect drinking water quality; (f) to protect the quality of life in communities by ensuring recreational opportunities and maintaining parks, trees, and plants. The Act creates the Safe, Clean, Reliable Water Supply Fund. The proceeds of bonds issued and sold pursuant to this Division shall be deposited in the Fund. Subaccounts for various purposes are created. Full text English Website leginfo.legislature.ca.gov