Water right

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Water Right

Water right (pronunciation: /ˈwɔːtər raɪt/) is a legal entitlement or authorization to use water in a manner permitted by law. The concept of water rights is deeply rooted in the history and development of societies, and it varies significantly across different jurisdictions and cultures.

Etymology

The term "water right" is derived from the English words "water" and "right". The word "water" comes from the Old English "wæter", from Proto-Germanic "*watōr", and ultimately from Proto-Indo-European "*wódr̥". The word "right" comes from the Old English "riht", which means "just, good, fair, proper, fitting, straight".

Types of Water Rights

There are several types of water rights, including:

  • Riparian rights: These are rights of a landowner whose land abuts a watercourse to make reasonable use of the water.
  • Prior appropriation: This is a doctrine under which water rights are determined by the priority of beneficial use.
  • Groundwater rights: These are rights to extract water from the ground.
  • Surface water rights: These are rights to use water from a surface source such as a river, stream, or lake.

Related Terms

  • Beneficial use: This is the basis, measure, and limit of a water right.
  • Appropriative rights: These are rights acquired by diverting water and putting it to beneficial use.
  • Water law: This is the field of law dealing with the ownership, control, and use of water as a resource.
  • Water governance: This is the political, social, economic, and administrative systems that influence water's use and management.

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