(a) Irrigation ditches, drainage ditches, and similar facilities must satisfy the following criteria:
(1) All ditches must be located at least ten (10) feet from the levee toe.
(2) The bottom of any agricultural ditch must be located above the projected levee slope. Accordingly, a deep ditch may need to be located farther than the minimum ten (10) feet from the levee toe. (See Figure 8.01.)
(b) Tile drains, septic systems, and similar facilities must satisfy the following criteria:
(1) All tile drains, septic tanks, or leach fields must be located at least ten (10) feet from the levee toe.
(2) The bottom of any tile drain, septic tank, or leach field must be located above the projected levee slope.
(3) Positive closure valves may be required on a tile drain pipeline to prevent backflow.
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Note: Authority cited: Section 8571, Water Code. Reference: Sections 8608 and 8710, Water Code.
1. New section filed 9-30-96; operative 10-30-96 (Register 96, No. 40).
This database is current through 8/30/24 Register 2024, No. 35.
Cal. Admin. Code tit. 23, § 122, 23 CA ADC § 122
