by Clint Dunaway | Sep 2, 2024 | Arizona Water, Well Sharing in Arizona
Shared Water 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...
by Clint Dunaway | Jun 22, 2024 | Arizona Water, Well Sharing in Arizona
The Arizona Groundwater Management Act of 1980, mandated that all property owners register their wells with the Arizona Department of Water Resources (“ADWR”). The Act also requires all well owners to maintain accurate ownership information with the ADWR....
by Clint Dunaway | Aug 5, 2023 | Arizona Water, Well Sharing in Arizona
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...
by Clint Dunaway | Jul 10, 2023 | Arizona Water, Well Sharing in Arizona
A well in Arizona can only be drilled after obtaining permission from the Arizona Department of Water Resources. Licensed Well Drillers Water well drilling must be performed by a contractor licensed by the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. Under ARS 45-596, a Notice...
