Unit 28

Question 1

Doctrine of prior appropriation

Answer 1

The right to divert ground water in AZ. “first in time, first in right”.

Question 2

Ground water

Answer 2

Water under the earth’s surface. Does not include water flowing in underground streams with ascertainable beds and banks

Question 3

Surface water

Answer 3

Waters of all sources; flowing streams, canyons, ravines. Or in definite underground channels, floodwaters, wastewaters, surplus waters.

Question 4

Effluent water

Answer 4

Water that has been collected in a sanitary sewer for subsequent treatment in a facility

Question 5

ADWR requirements

Answer 5

Requires all wells drilled be reported to the Dept. Also a notice of a change in ownership of the well

Question 6

Under the Groundwater Code, exemptions-

Answer 6

Exempt wells pumping 35 gallons per minute or less and nonexempt wells that pump over 35 gallons per min

Question 7

When selling vacant land

Answer 7

Buyer must be made aware of the requirements of adding a waste disposal facility on the property if a sewer hookup is not available. A permit will be required for a conventional septic system

Question 8

Alternative waste disposal systems

Answer 8

Aerobic system and a mound septic system

Question 9

Environmental concerns requiring disclosure in AZ

Answer 9

Arsenic in groundwater, radium, radon, lead in old paint and pipes, mold, exterior insulation and finishing system, propane tanks, wood infestation, roof rats, scorpions