Governments often override the common law right that water naturally coming to a property owner not be diverted beyond that needed for domestic usage.

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Governments frequently enact regulations or policies that allow for the diversion or allocation of water resources beyond what is needed for just domestic usage, often for agricultural, industrial, or environmental management purposes, thereby overriding the common law right.

Governments Often Override the Common Law Right That Water Naturally