If you own a wastewater treatment plant that cleans sewage water, you have the sole right to the treated water, even if other people provided the water that was processed, unless a different agreement exists. However, you still have to fulfill any existing obligations to others who legally use the treated water.

This law doesn’t change the ability of any water quality boards to regulate activities under their authority.

This law states that before any changes can be made to where treated wastewater is discharged, used, or its purpose, the owner of a wastewater treatment plant must get approval from the relevant board. This board will review the changes based on specific regulations.

However, if the changes do not reduce the flow of water in any part of a river or stream, this requirement for approval does not apply.

This law states that only the producer of treated wastewater can be given permits or licenses to use it, especially if the water was released into a watercourse to support environmental goals like fishery or wildlife benefits. People with current water rights can't use or claim this treated wastewater.