TECHNICAL PAPERS
Jun 1, 1989
What a Layperson Needs to Know About Water Rights
Publication: Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering
Volume 115, Issue 3
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People who cannot obtain water service from a water utility need to obtain a right to use a surface or ground water supply. The increasing scarcity of uncommitted water supplies makes this a task that can be difficult and may require professional help. Review of water rights in the United States showed a large variation between States. Also, water rights laws and regulations are changing. A broader view of beneficial use of water, but a stricter view of reasonable use, are being taken.
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Donald J. Finlayson, Member, ASCE
Consulting Engr., 617 El Toro Way, Davis, CA 95616
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