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Mar 1982
Water Law Primer
Publication: Journal of the Water Resources Planning and Management Division
Volume 108, Issue 1
Abstract
An overview of legal principles controlling water resources use and development is provided. The body of legal principles is a combination of federal and state law, with federal law generally having a greater role with respect to water quality protection than with respect to allocation which primarily has been a state function. The basic pattern of water law evolution is given, with separate consideration given to watercourses, ground water, and diffused surface water. Within each of these areas, common law doctrines and legislative developments are discussed. Current water management problems and dissatisfactions with water law which likely will result in continuing change are considered.
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Journal of the Water Resources Planning and Management Division
Volume 108 • Issue 1 • March 1982
Pages: 107 - 122
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© 1982 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Mar 1982
Published online: Feb 12, 2021
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William E. Cox, AM.ASCE
Assoc. Prof., Dept. of Civ. Engrg., Virginia Polytechnic Inst. and State Univ., Blacksburg, Va. 24061
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