Type 2 Water Rights
What are Type 2 Water Rights? In Arizona, water rights are categorized based on their usage. Type 2 non-irrigation water rights are specific to non-agricultural uses, such as industrial, commercial, or residential purposes. These rights are allocated based on historic...
Well Managers: Shared Wells
In Arizona, where water is a precious resource, many property owners rely on shared wells for their water supply. The management of these wells is a crucial responsibility that ensures fair distribution, maintenance, and compliance with state regulations. This is...
What is an Easement?
How Are Easements Created? In Arizona, easements can be created in one of two primary ways: Expressly (by written agreement) or by Prescription (through long-term use). 1. Express EasementAn express easement is created through a deed, contract, or other written...
Runs With the Land
Shared Well Agreements "Run(s) With the Land"?:The legal doctrine of "runs with the land" refers to a principle that attaches certain rights, obligations, or restrictions to a piece of real property rather than to a specific individual. In other words, these rights or...
DWID Domestic Water Improvement District
A Domestic Water Improvement District (DWID) is an Arizona non-government entity formed for the purpose of constructing or improving a domestic water delivery system or purchasing an existing domestic water delivery system. A domestic water improvement district may...
Arizona Shared Wells
Shared Well Agreements What are your rights to water that comes from a shared well that is not located on your property? For most people, the answer is in their written well share agreement. The first question to be considered is—which state regulating body grants me...
Buying a House with a Shared Well
When buying an Arizona home with a shared water well, there are certain considerations to keep in mind. Many homebuyers have questions and concerns about shared wells when they've never lived in a house that shares a water well. By definition, a shared well is a water...
Keeping Shared Well Records
RECORD KEEPING: MAINTAINING YOUR OWN WELL RECORDS What well water records should be kept? Keep records of maintenance, test results, and repairs to help your contractor with future repairs. What Well Records Should be Kept? Copies of the well share...
Alternative Path Adequate Water Supply
Arizona's New Alternative Path to Designation of a 100-Year Assured Water Supply Arizona recently enacted a groundbreaking law that provides an Alternative Path to Designation of a 100-Year Assured Water Supply. This Alternative Path provides additional flexibility...
Recording Shared Well Agreements
A completed shared well agreement must recorded with the appropriate Arizona county recorder. Once recorded, a copy of the agreement should be delivered to the Arizona Department of Water Resources. Understanding the importance of recording a shared well agreement,...
Designated Bank Account
Shared well bank accounts are used to pay for water well electricity, well repairs, and well maintenance. Traditionally, each property owner pays a flat amount to cover the cost of the electricity and to set aside money for repairs. Purpose of a Well Share Bank...
Water Organizations
Arizona Water Associations Arizona Department of Water Resources Arizona Department of Water Resources- Adjudications Division Arizona Floodplain Management Association Arizona Hydrological Society Arizona Land and Water Trust Arizona Municipal Water Users Association...
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