AZ vs. CA:25 California Exhibits, Vol. XXV; Nos. 7501-7859

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conservation and avoidance of waste, be diverted, processed, distributed and/or stored for use by the City with the facilities then being utilized for such purposes, all as determined by the Regional Director. (c) The United States reserves the right temporarily to discontinue or reduce the amount of water to be delivered hereunder. whenever such discontinuance or reduction is made necessary for purposes of investigations, inspections, replacements, maintenance or repairs to any works whatsoever affecting, utilized or, in the opinion of the Secretary, necessary for delivery of water hereunder, it being understood that as far as feasible the United States will give reasonable notice in advance of such temporary discontinuance or reduction. The United States, its officers, agents, and employees shall not be liable for damages when, for any reason whatsoever, suspensions or reductions in delivery of water occur. (d) Subject to the terms conditions and provisions set forth herein, this contract is for permanent water service. (e) This contract is without prejudice to any existing and additional claim of right in or to the waters of the Colorado River System for use by the City, but nothing in this contract shall be deemed to constitute or imply any recognition by the United States of the validity of any such claim of right, whenever, however or by whomsoever asserted. The City shall not divert or cause or permit the diversion of any water from the Colorado River for use by the City under any claim of right or otherwise, except upon order therefor and delivery by the United States in conformity with this contract. (f) The diversion from the Colorado River of any water for use by the City, not previously ordered from and delivered by the United States