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| Title | Washington Water Laws - A Primer | |
| Month-Year Published | January 1998 | |
| Revised on | July 2006 | |
| Online Availability |
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| Short Description |
This primer summarizes the major water laws of Washington State and significant case law. It follows state water law chronologically, beginning with the riparian doctrine. It does not discuss the numerous rules and activities that have occurred to implement these laws. (Also see abstract below) | |
| Publication Number | 98-152 | |
| Contact | Judy Beitel, (360) 407-6878 | |
| Print Availability | ||
| Number of pages | 8 | |
| Keywords | appropriation doctrine, case law, law, riparian doctrine, river, rule, rules, water, water conservation, water law | |
| Related Web Content | Water Resources Program | |
| Related Publications | Title | Relationship |
| Washington State Water Right Adjudication Process: A Primer | Related publication | |
| Chapter 173-160 WAC, Minimum Standards For Construction And Maintenance Of Wells | related regulation | |
| Chapter 173-162 WAC, Regulation And Licensing Of Well Contractors And Operators | related regulation | |
| Chapter 508-12 WAC, Administration Of Surface And Ground Water Codes | related regulation | |
| Abstract | Long Description |
This primer summarizes the major water laws of Washington State and significant case law. It follows state water law chronologically, beginning with the riparian doctrine. It does not discuss the numerous rules and activities that have occurred to implement these laws. A set of commonly used state water laws and rules is available from the Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology). They may also be acquired through Ecology′s homepage: http://www.wa.gov/ecology/leg/laws-etc.html |
Copyright © Washington State Department of Ecology. See http://www.ecy.wa.gov/copyright.html.
