Water Law

Question 1

All of the following apply to adjudicated water rights EXCEPT:

A: When the property is sold the seller files a well change of ownership
B: Land located within the boundaries of the Gila River
C: Water users would be required to file a claim
D: It applies to all underground streams in Arizona

Answer 1

D: It applies to all underground streams in Arizona

Question 2

In Arizona The Doctrine of Water Usage is known as:

A: Reliction back
B: Prior appropriation
C: Riparian
D: Reliction

Answer 2

B: Prior appropriation

Question 3

All of the following are considered grandfathered water rights EXCEPT:

A: Exempt domestic well
B: Type 1 right
C: Type 2 right
D: Rights held prior to a legislative change

Answer 3

A: Exempt domestic well