Water Law
CSD Attorneys at Law’s Water Law practice group represents clients in all aspects of matters related to the use of water, including obtaining water rights, adjudicating water rights, making changes to existing water rights, as well as water system permitting and planning, compliance, and mitigation. Our water rights team assists our land use and real estate group in the real estate acquisition due diligence investigation related to the right to use water.
Washington water law is complex and continues to evolve over time. Our experienced water law attorneys understand that access to an adequate water supply can be among the most challenging issues for property owners, municipalities, and rural farmers. Our attorneys are prepared to assist our clients in navigating through the complex legal issues and politics surrounding the use of water in the State of Washington.
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What is a Water Right
Simply put, a water right is a legal right to use a certain amount of water for a beneficial purpose. The Washington Department of Ecology (“Ecology”) is responsible for managing the state's water resources and administers the permit systems for water rights for surface and ground water.
Permit-Exempt Wells Are Subject to the WRIA 1 Adjudication
In May 2024, Ecology filed a Petition for Adjudication (the “Petition”) in the Whatcom County Superior Court to adjudicate all claims of a water right in WRIA 1 (“Adjudication”).