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AZ Water Law and Land Descrip 20 Flashcards

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Surface Water Rights - are regulated thru this Doctrine, which also means “First In Time - First In Right.”

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Doctrine of Prior Appropriation -

Surface Water Rights - First In Time - First i=In Right. This means that the First Person to Claim a “Beneficial Use” of the Water Has the Senior Right To It

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Brings Colorado River Water to Urban Areas in Central Arizona by way of 336-Mile Canal?

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(CAP) Central Arizona Project (CAP) -

Brings Colorado River Water to Urban Areas in Central Arizona by way of 336-Mile Canal

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What type of Renewable Water Source replenishes groundwater using CAP?

  1. In AMAs_Active Mgmt Areas (Maricopa, Pima and Pinal Counties) - _______ is responsible for replenishing groundwater using CAP water.
  2. Property Owners - charged on property tax bill.
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CAGRD - Central AZ Groundwater Replenish District - Renewable Water Source replenishes groundwater using CAP

  1. _In AMAs_Active Mgmt Areas (Maricopa, Pima and Pinal Counties)_ -
    1. CA G RD is responsible for replenishing groundwater using CAP water.
  2. Property Owners - charged on property tax bill.

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What are the 2 Renewable Water Sources?

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2 Renewable Water Sources are -

  1. CAP - Central Arizona Project - Brings Colorado River Water to Urban Areas (336-mile canal)
  2. CA G RD - Central Arizona Groundwater Replinish District - Replenished Groundwater using CAP (Colorado River water)

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  1. What was Adopted in 1980 and Established (ADWR) AZ Dept of Water Resourses
  2. What 3 things is this Code Responsible for?
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AZ - Groundwater Management Code -

  • Adopted in 1980
  • Established ADWR: the AZ Dept of Water Resourses (ADWR)
  1. Controls Severe Overdraft - INA’s and AMA’s_Overdraft
  2. Distribute Groundwater - Provide means
  3. Increases Water Available - ex: CAP_Central AZ Project

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What are the objectives of the AZ Groundwater Management Code?

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AZ Groundwater Management Code Objectives:

  1. Control Severe Overdraft: Over Pumpling of groundwater faster than it can be replaced by nature.
  2. Distribution of Groundwater - Provide Means
  3. Increase Water - Supply in AZ - by supplemental sources like CAP - Central AZ Project (brings Colorado River Water in)

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What Type of Groundwater Restriction area?

  1. Threatens to Exceed Areas - Irrigation uses Limited Water Supplies.
  2. Irrigated Acreage Restricted but specific conservation measures are not required.
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INA’s - Irrigation (Non-Expansive) Areas -

  1. Threatens to Exceed Areas - Irrigation uses Limited Water Supplies.
  2. Irrigated Acreage Restricted but specific conservation measures are not required.

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What type of Groundwater Restriction Area is the following?

  1. Excessive Overdraft Areas (Over Pumping) is occuring.
  2. Areas: Pinal, Phoenix, Prescott, Santa Cruz, and Tucson
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AMA’s - Active (Management) Areas -

  1. Excessive Overdraft Areas (Over Pumping) is occuring.
  2. AMA’s Areas: Pinal, Maricopa County (Phoenix), Yavapai County (Prescott), Santa Cruz County, and Pima (Tucson)
  3. Rashins: Domestic (25%), Agricultural (69%), Industrial (6%)

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Ass____ W____ S_____ P_____

Regulates Limited Groundwater supplies To Assure Water in AMA’s

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Assured Water Supply Program -

Regulates Limited Groundwater supplies To Assure Water in AMA’s

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Under the Assured Water Supply Program,

  1. Public Report Issued - inside an AMA (must obtain):
  2. Ass____ Water S____ C_______ (100 years) - must be issued by _____ to Subdivider to get a P____ Re___.

Subdivider (Water Provider) must demonstrate:

  1. Unint_______ Water - Supply for ____yrs
  2. Fin_____ Ability - Con_____ Water D_____ System
  3. Subdivison Goals - Consistent with AMA Mgmt Goals.
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Assured Water Supply Program (Rpt/Water) -

Public Report Issued - inside an AMA (must obtain):

  1. Assured Water Supply Certificate (100 years) -

must be issued by ADWR to Subdivider to get a public report.

Subdivider (Water Provider) must demonstrate:

  1. Uninterruptable Water - Supply for 100 yrs
  2. Financial Ability - Construct Water Delivery System
  3. Subdivison Goals - Consistent with AMA Mgmt Goals.

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Outside of an AMA

Under ADWR’s AD______ WATER SU______ PROGRAM -

  1. Need Ad______ W____ Rep_____ - With PR App from ADWR
  2. If Inadequate Water: Dis______ in Pur_____ Contract and Ad______
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ADWR’s ADEQUATE WATER SUPPLY PROGRAM -

Outside of an AMA (Active Mgmt Areas) Subdividers must provide:

With Public Report Application:

  1. Adequacy Water Report - With PR App from ADWR
  2. If Inadequate Water: Disclosure in Purchase Contracts and Advertising

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What type of wells are these?

  1. Wells used for Domestic Purposes, not for Irrigation. Pump capacity of 35 gpm maximum.
  2. Permit required from ADWR.
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Exempt Wells -

  1. Wells used for Domestic Purposes, not for Irrigation.Pump capacity of 35 gpm maximum.
  2. Permit required from ADWR.

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When Property is Sold with Well Rights, what form must be used?

Info Needed: names, contact info, W____ Loc_____, and Ass____’s P_____ N_____.

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Transfer of Well Rights -

  1. Transfer Form - filed with ADWR when Property Sold
    * Info Needed - Names, Contact Info, Well Location, and Assessor’s Parcel Number.

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Adj_______ of Water Rights

  1. Court process - to Determine Extent and Priority of Water Rights (Doctrine of Prior Appropriation) in the Gila River/Little Colorado River System.
  2. Well Owner’s (Claim) - must be Filed to be Included in Court’s Decision.
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Adjudication of Water Rights -

  1. Court process - to Determine Extent and Priority of Water Rights (Doctrine of Prior Appropriation) in the Gila River/Little Colorado River System.
  2. Well Owner’s (Claim) - must be Filed to be Included in Court’s Decision.

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This Code creates Two Types of Areas for Groundwater Restrictions.

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Arizona Groundwater Management Code

2 Groundwater Restrictions -

INA’s - Irrigation Non-expansion Areas - Areas where irrigation uses Threaten To Exceed Limited Water Supplies

AMA’s - Active Management Areas - Areas where Excessive Overdraft (Over Pumping) Occurs. AMA’s in Phoenix, Pinal, Prescott, Santa Cruz, and Tucson.

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What type of water rights are these?

  1. Irrigation Grandfathered Rights - Land irrigated from 19__ to 19__.
  2. Type-1 Non-Irrigation Rights - Water Re___ from Irrigation can be used for In_____ or Sub______
  3. Type-2 Non-Irrigation Rights - Based on His_____ Groundwater Pumping such as Live____ Watering, In_____, or G___ C_____. May be Sold Seperately.
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Grandfathered Water Rights -

  1. Irrigation Grandfathered Rights - Land was irrigated from 1975 to 1980.
  2. Type-1 Non-Irrigation Rights - Water Retired from Irrigation can be used for Industry or Subdivision
  3. Type-2 Non-Irrigation Rights - Based on Historical Groundwater Pumping such as Livestock watering, Industry, or Golf Course. May be Sold Seperately.

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What type of Irrigation right is the following?

  1. Land must have been “IRRIGATED” from 1975 to 1980.
  2. Allows Irrigation to Specific Acreage
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Irrigation - Grandfathered Right - (75-80)

  1. Land must have been “irrigated” from 1975 to 1980.
  2. Allows Irrigation to Specific Acreage
  3. Not Sold Seperately

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What type of Water right is this?

  1. Water use Retired from Irrigation
  2. Can be used for Industry (Mfg Goods) or Subdivision.
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Non-Irrigation Rights - Type 1 - (Retired; Industry or Subdivision)

  1. Water use Retired from Irrigation
  2. Can be used for Industry (Mfg Goods) or Subdivision.
  3. Not Sold Seperately

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What type of Water Right is this?

  1. Historical Groundwater Pumping for a Non-Irrigation use such as Livestock Watering, Industry, or Golf Course.
  2. May be** **Sold Separately from land
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Type 2 - Non-Irrigation Right - (Livestock, Industry, or Golf Course)

  1. Historical Groundwater Pumping for a Non-Irrigation use such as Livestock Watering, Industry, or Golf Course.
  2. May be** **Sold Separately from land

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Method of Describing Property Boundaries using Distances and Compass Directions from Point to Point.

Requires:

Point of Beginning, Distance/Direction between points, Closure must Begin and End at Same Point

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Metes and Bounds -

Method of Describing Property Boundaries using Distances and Compass Directions from Point to Point.

Requires:

Point of Beginning, Distance/Direction between points, Closure must Begin and End at Same Point

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Recorded Plat Map or Lot & Block -

  1. Subdivision Map - that shows the Loc____ and Boun____ of Individual Parcels (Platted) and is R______ with County Recorder’s Office.
  2. Area Mapped - P__ M__ that ID’s Parcels by L__ & B____ numbers.
  3. “Sm_____ Parcels” use ths method. Most common in Populated Areas.

Plat - Means to make a map

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Recorded Plat Map or Lot & Block -

  1. Subdivision map - that shows the Location and Boundaries of individual parcels (platted) and is “Recorded” with County Recorder’s Office.
  2. Area mapped - Plat Map ID’s Parcels by Lot & Block numbers.
  3. “Smallest Parcels” use ths method. Most common in Populated Areas

Plat - Means to make a map

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Method of Land Description based on Survey Lines that Runs North to South (Up/Down) and East to West (Right/Left).

  • Used to Describe Largest Parcels of Land.
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Rectangular/Gov Survey aka PL SS - Public Land Survey System -

Method of Land Description based on Survey Lines that Runs North to South (Up/Down) and East to West (Right/Left).

  • Used to Describe Largest Parcels of Land.

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Point beginning at the Intersection of Gila and Salt Rivers is for what Type of Survey and used for Largest Parcels?

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Rectangular/Government Survey aka Public Land Survey System (PLSS) -

Point beginning at the Intersection of Gila and Salt Rivers (Used for Largest Parcels)

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Which way does the baseline run?

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Baseline -

Runs east to west (right/left) - horizontal

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Principle Meridian runs which way?

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Principle Meridian -

Runs North and South (Up/down). Same as range lines

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Strips that Run Every 6 miles from Principle Meridian, North and South

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Ranges (Run North and South) -

Strips that Run Every 6 miles from Principle Meridian, North and South (up/down).

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North and South Strips from the Principle Meridian, Run Every 6 miles are called?

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Range (Strips) -

North and South Strips from Principle Meridian Every 6 miles.Numbered from principle meridian (left to right)

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Townships -

__ Miles by__ Miles which is __ Miles Squared Parcels, Township lines run E___ to W___, same as Baseline.

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Townships -

6 Miles by 6 Miles which is 36 Miles Squared Parcels, Township lines run East to West, same as Baseline.

Townships - Numbered up from baseline.

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How many sections in a township?

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Townships -

36 Sections - 1 mile by 1 mile; 640 acres each.

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An East-West row of townships is called?

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Tier -

An East-West Row of Townships

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Parcel of land (1 mile x 1 mile) containing 640 acres.

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Section -

  1. Parcel of land - 1 mile by 1 mile square containing 640 acres.
  2. Township has 36 Sections

Partioning of Sections

1/4 Section = 160 Acres

1/4 of 1/4 Section = 40 Acres

1/4 of 1/4 of 1/4 Section = 10 Acres

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When Writing and Plotting Descriptions

  1. Start with Smallest Parcel and work to Largest. Draw Left to Right (Create Picture) - is called?
  2. Start with Largest Area and Work Backwards to Smallest Area (Right to Left) (SAY). - is called?
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Writing and Plotting Descriptions -

  1. Diagram - Start with Smallest Parcel and work to Largest. Draw Left to Right (Create Picture)
  2. Description - Start with Largest Area and Work Backwards to Smallest Area (Right to Left) (Say).

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Corrections -

What is Made Every __ Miles North (up from bottom of state) to Re-Establish __ Mile Seperation?

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Corrections -

Made Every 24 Miles North (up from bottom of state) to Re-Establish 6 Mile Seperation of Range Lines.

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Check

Parcel of Land __ Miles Square (__ x __) and Contains __ Townships. Has 576 square miles.

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Check -

Parcel of Land which is 24 Miles Square (24 x 24) and Contains 16 Townships. Has 576 square miles.

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Correction Township

  1. Pieces of Land Distorted to Correct for the Earth’s Curvature.
  2. Contains __ Standard Sections (640 acres each), and __ Fractional Sections.
  3. Corrections Effect - N___ (up) and W___ (left) sides
  4. Fractional Sections - 1-_ and 18-__ and 30-__
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Correction Township -

  1. Pieces of Land Distorted to Correct for the Earth’s Curvature.
  2. Contains __ Standard Sections (640 acres each), and __ Fractional Sections.
  3. Corrections Effect - North (up) and West (left) sides
  4. Fractional Sections - 1-7 and 18-19 and 30-31

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Corrections affect Sections Across Which Sides and What Are Fractional Section Numbers?

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Fractional Sections for Correction

  1. Affected Sections - North (top) and West (left) Sides.
  2. Fractional Sections - 1-7, 18-19, 30-31.

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Conversions for Reference (Memorize):

  1. 1 mile = 5,280 feet - 1,760 yards
  2. 1 Acre - 43,560 sqft
  3. Section = 1 sq mile (5280x5280ft) = 640 acres
  4. Township - 6X6 miles square(36sq miles) = 36 Sections
  5. Check = 24x24 miles sq (576sq miles) = 16 townships
  6. 1 yard = 3 ft
  7. 1 sq yard = 9 sqft
  8. 1/4 of Section = 640/4 = 160 acres
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Conversions for Reference (Memorize):

  1. 1 mile = 5,280 feet = 1,760 yards
  2. 1 Acre - 43,560 sqft
  3. Section = 1 sq mile (5280x5280ft) = 640 acres
  4. Township - 6 miles square(36sq miles) = 36 Sections
  5. Check = 24X24 miles sq = 16 townships
  6. 1 yard = 3 ft
  7. 1 sq yard = 9 sqft
  8. 1/4 of Section = 640/4 = 160 acres

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Wastewater that has been Treated for Re-Use

A

Effluent -

Wastewater that has been Treated for Re-Use

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What are two categories of water?

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Surface and Ground Water -

State regulates Surface Water Rights through Doctrine of Prior Appropriation (First In Time - First In Right)

Groundwater is Located Underground in Large Aquifers

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These Groundwater Restrictions are Covered by What Code?

  1. Irrigation Non-Expansion Areas (INA’s)
  2. Irrigation Areas - Threatens to Exceed Limited Water Supply
  3. Irrigated Acreage - Restricted, but Specific Conservation Measures are Not Required.
  4. Active Management Areas (AMA’s)
  5. Areas where Excessive Overdraft occurring, AMA’s in Santa Cruz, Tucson, Pinal, Phoenix, Prescott.
  6. Ground Water Rashins: -
  • Domestic 25% -
  • Agricultural 69% -
  • Industrial 6%
A

Arizona Groundwater Management Code

Groundwater Restrictions - 2 Types -

  1. Irrigation Non-Expansion Areas (INA’s)
  2. Irrigation Areas - Threatens to Exceed Limited Water Supply
  3. Irrigated Acreage - Restricted, but Specific Conservation measures are Not Required.
  4. Active Management Areas (AMA’s)
  5. Areas where Excessive Overdraft occurring, AMA’s in Santa Cruz, Tucson, Pinal, Phoenix, Prescott.
  6. Ground Water Rashins
  • Domestic 25% -
  • Agricultural 69% -
  • Industrial 6%

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Section -

  1. Parcel of Land - __ Mile by __ Mile Square containing ____ Acres.
  2. Township has 36 Sections
A

Section -

  1. Parcel of Land - 1 Mile by 1 Mile Square containing 640 Acres.
  2. Township has 36 Sections

Partioning of Sections

1/4 Section = 160 Acres

1/4 of 1/4 Section = 40 Acres

1/4 of 1/4 of 1/4 Section = 10 Acres

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What is a Parcel of Land which is 24 Miles Square (24 x 24) and Contains 16 Townships?

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Check -

Parcel of Land which is 24 Miles Square (24 x 24) and Contains 16 Townships

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Corrections for Earth’s Curvature -

  1. R___ lines converge toward the earth’s poles. They DON’T maintain a __ mile separation.
  2. Corrections - Made every 24 miles - N___ from bottom of state to re-establish __ mile separations.
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Corrections for Earth’s Curvature -

  1. Range lines converge toward the earth’s poles. They DON’T maintain a 6-mile separation.
  2. Corrections - Made every 24 miles - North from bottom of state to re-establish 6 mile separations.

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Corrections for Earth’s Curvature -

  • Range Lines - Don’t maintain __ Mile Seperation towards poles
  • Made Every __ Miles North from B____ of State to Re-establish 6 Miles Seperation.

Other Info to Remember

C____ - is a Parcel 24 Miles Square (24x24) and contains __ Townships

A

Corrections for Earth’s Curvature -

  • Range Lines - Don’t maintain 6 Mile Seperation towards poles
  • Made Every 24 Miles north from Bottom of State to Re-Establish 6 Miles Seperation.

Other Info to Remember

“Check” is a Parcel 24 Miles Square (24x24) and contains 16 Townships

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Assured Water Supply Program - Subdivider/Water Provider (Must demonstrate):

  1. Uninteruptable W___ S___ -___ years
  2. Water D_____ System - Fin____ Ab____ to Con_____
  3. AMA Mgmt Goals / Subdivision Goals - consistant
A

Assured Water Supply Program - Subdivider/Water Provider (Must demonstrate):

  1. Uninteruptable Water Supply- 100 years
  2. Water Delivery System - Financial Ability to Construct
  3. AMA Mgmt Goals / Subdivision Goals - consistant

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Rectangular/Government Survey also know as _____?

Method of Land Description Based on Survey Lines that run North to South and East to West.

This Method is used to Describe “Largest Parcels.”

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Public Land Survey System (PLSS) - Rectangular- Government Survey

Method of Land Description Based on Survey Lines that run North to South and East to West.

This Method is used to Describe “Largest Parcels.”

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What Certificate Must Be Issued by ADWR to Subdivider to get a Public Report and Assure Water Supply in AMAs?

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Assured Water Supply -Certificate of (100 years) -

Certificate Issued by ADWR to Subdivider to get a Public Report and Assure Water Supply in AMAs

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What is a Another Name for Rectangular/Government Survey?

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PLSS_Public Land Survey System -

Another name for Rectangular/Government Survey

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What is a another name for Rectangular/Government Survey?

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PLSS_Public Land Survey System -

Another name for Rectangular/Government Survey

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Under the Assured Water Supply Program,

  1. What Must Be Issued in order To Get Public Report in an AMA,
A

Assured Water Supply Program (Rpt/Water) -

Public Report Issued - inside an AMA (must obtain):

  1. Certificate of Assured Water Supply (100 years) -

Must be Issued by ADWR to Subdivider to Get a Public Report.

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Assured Water Supply Program (Rpt/Water) -

Public Report Issued - inside an AMA (must obtain):

Subdivider (Water Provider) must demonstrate:

  1. Uninterruptable Water - ___ yrs Supply (Assured Water Supply Cert from ADWR)
  2. Water Delivery System - F____ Ab___ to C_____
  3. Subdivison Goals - consistent with AMA Mgmt Goals.
A

Assured Water Supply Program (Rpt/Water) -

Public Report Issued - inside an AMA (must obtain):

Subdivider (Water Provider) must demonstrate:

  1. Uninterruptable Water - 100 yrs Supply (Cert of Assured Water Supply from ADWR)
  2. Water Delivery System - Financial Ability to Contruct
  3. Subdivison Goals - consistent with AMA Mgmt Goals.

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Section -

  1. Parcel of land - __ mile by __ mile square containing ____ acres.
  2. Township has 36 Sections
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Section -

  1. Parcel of land - 1 mile by 1 mile square containing 640 acres.
  2. Township has 36 Sections

Partioning of Sections

1/4 Section = 160 Acres

1/4 of 1/4 Section = 40 Acres

1/4 of 1/4 of 1/4 Section = 10 Acres

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Check -

Parcel of land which is ___ miles square (__ x __) and contains __ townships

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Check -

Parcel of land which is 24 miles square (24 x 24) and contains 16 townships

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