Change in Point of Diversion (CPOD)
As an existing water right holder, DWR has filed a petition with the State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) to change the conditions of its water right permit, specifically to add a location where the water is collected, or the “point of diversion,” for the proposed new intakes in the north Delta.
Change in Point of Diversion on an Existing Water Right
Required by water rights holders seeking to change the conditions of their permit, including a change in point of diversion, place of use or purpose of use.
Submit CPOD Petition
Notice of petition from State Water Resources Control Board
DWR publishes notice
Protests received
Negotiate and resolve protests as appropriate
State Water Resources Control Board issues notice of hearing
Pre-hearing conference
Hearing
Draft order from hearing officer
Hearing on draft order
State Water Resources Control Board issues order