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| Title | Focus Sheet: Water Right Relinquishment | |
| Month-Year Published | July 1998 | |
| Revised on | June 2006 | |
| Online Availability |
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| Short Description |
Washington′s water law includes a principle that a water right is perfected, defined, and maintained through beneficial use. The expression "use it or lose it" is sometimes applied to describe this western water law principle. Put simply, a water right may be wholly or partially lost through extended periods of non-use. The return of unused water to the state is called relinquishment. The purpose of relinquishment is to ensure that Washington's limited water sources are put to maximum beneficial use for all of Washington's citizens. | |
| Publication Number | 98-1812-WR | |
| Author(s) | Smith, P. | |
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| Number of pages | 2 | |
| Keywords | land development, land owner, law, relinquishment, right, water, water right, Water Rights | |
| Related Web Content | Water Resources Program | |
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