Types of Water Rights
Fundamental differences exist between the nature and source of water rights in different countries. Generally, water rights are based on the water law that applies in a particular country and, at their most basic, are classified as land-based or use-based rights.
Some countries allow their subdivisions to establish independent water laws. For example, each state and territory of the United States has its own set of water laws that establish water rights that may be land-based, use-based, or both.
In addition, some countries apply the principle of water solidarity, which has become increasingly important in the EU. This principle attempts to reconcile water rights through compromise solutions based on the public interest, and it has been written into legislation in France, for example.
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