Tag: water rights

Go With the Flow: Landowner Water Rights and Responsibilities

Real estate owners have rights to the available supply of naturally occurring water to their property. How you use that water may affect adjacent property owners. You may never have to deal with the law regarding water rights, but it doesn’t hurt to learn the basics, especially if you own acreage with a well or… Read more »

Water Rights for Property Owners

Property owners with water geographically connected to their land need to know their legal rights. The water could be a river, lake, the ocean or even the water underground. Types of water. Three basic types of water may have a connection to your property. A watercourse is any lake, river or stream. Groundwater is underneath… Read more »