12 Questions
What are the purposes for which water may be appropriated according to the text?
Irrigation and industrial
Who may use water contained in private reservoirs for domestic purposes or watering plants?
Any person, without restriction
Under what conditions can the Council regulate the use of water for domestic purposes?
In times of emergency or in case of wastage
What rights does a person have when capturing or collecting water using cisterns, tanks, or pools?
They have exclusive control over the captured water
What is required for a water permittee to convey water to another point in the watercourse?
Approval from the Council
What provision is required for works related to water storage, diversion, and utilization, according to the text?
Prevention and control of diseases
What are the standards for drinking-water quality according to the text?
Should have a pleasant taste, odor, and color
Under what circumstances may the right to use water from private reservoirs be restricted by the owner?
If it leads to loss or injury to the owner
What are the conditions that a holder of a water permit must meet to demand the establishment of easements?
Being the owner, lessee, mortgagee, or having a real right over the land, and proposing the most convenient and least onerous easement to the servient estate
What can be modified by agreement of the contracting parties relating to the appropriation and use of waters?
Easements
In what cases can the construction or repair of specific works be undertaken without approval from the proper government agency?
Only in cases where it is necessary to save life or property in emergency situations
Which works require approval from the proper government agency before construction or repair?
Dams for the diversion or storage of water, structures for the use of water power, installations for utilization of subterranean or ground water, and other structures for utilization of water resources
Test your knowledge about water rights and regulations with this quiz. Explore the legal aspects of capturing, collecting, and using water for domestic purposes as per the Code.
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