California Appropriative Water Rights Beneficial Uses

11/18/22

“What does the State of California determine to be beneficial uses for appropriative water rights?”

Appropriative water rights in California allow rights-holders to transport state water resources for beneficial uses. The State Water Resources Control Board designates irrigation, municipal, and industrial applications as beneficial uses. This is how California Appropriative Water Rights Beneficial Uses work.

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