Water which has been appropriated may be turned into the channel of another stream, mingled with its water, and then reclaimed; but in reclaiming it the water already appropriated by another shall not be diminished.
Chapter 6Use of Streams as Conduits
Section § 7075
If you've legally taken water from a stream, you can mix it with another stream's water and then take it back out. However, when you do this, you must ensure that any water already legally claimed by someone else isn't reduced as a result.
water appropriation stream mixing reclaiming water mingling water water rights protection water usage stream channel water reclamation existing water rights diminished water supply
