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Artesian Wells (Revised Code of Washington (RCW): Title 90 Water Rights—Environment; Chapter 90.36)

Country/Territory
United States of America
Territorial subdivision
State of Washington
Document type
Legislation
Date
2018
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Well sinking/boreholes Servitude Water shortage/drought Freshwater resources management Groundwater Property rights Water rights Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This Chapter of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) concerns artesian wells. Specifically, it provides for right-of-way to wells; flow limited during certain period, exceptions; capping well, exceptions; right of neighboring owner to cap well, lien; and penalty.

Full text
English
Website
leg.wa.gov