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What is a beneficial use of water under the Prior Appropriation Doctrine?

April 26, 2017appropriation Beneficial Doctrine prior water

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What is a beneficial use of water under the Prior Appropriation Doctrine?

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Beneficial uses are usually established by state law. Examples of beneficial uses include agriculture, domestic, fish and wildlife, industrial, irrigation, mining, municipal, power generation, and recreation. States may establish other specific uses which are considered beneficial.