California § 739.8 - Access to an adequate supply of healthful water is a basic necessity of human lif
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 739.8 — Access to an adequate supply of healthful water is a basic necessity of human lif, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 739.8. Access to an adequate supply of healthful water is a basic necessity of human lif
(a) Access to an adequate supply of healthful water is a basic necessity of human life, and shall be made available to all residents of California at an affordable cost. (b) The commission shall consider and may implement programs to provide rate relief for low-income ratepayers. (c) The commission shall consider and may implement programs to assist low-income ratepayers in order to provide appropriate incentives and capabilities to achieve water conservation goals. (d) In establishing the feasibility of rate relief and conservation incentives for low-income ratepayers, the commission may take into account variations in water needs caused by geography, climate and the ability of communities to support these programs.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 739.8
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 739.8 cover?
Section 739.8 ("Access to an adequate supply of healthful water is a basic necessity of human lif") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 739.8?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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