§ 1257 Water Appropriation Considerations
This law says that when someone asks to use water from a river or lake, the government must think about all the good ways that water can be used, like for drinking, farming, or keeping fish alive. They also have to think about whether the water can be cleaned and used again.
A farmer wants to take water from a river to grow crops.
The government will check if there’s enough water for the farmer’s crops, but also make sure there’s still water left for fish, for people to drink, and for other important uses. They might say the farmer can only take water at certain times or must use it in a way that doesn’t waste it.
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§ 1257 Water Appropriation Considerations
Last verified: January 11, 2026