Which theory of water rights relies on the notion of "first-come, first-served"?

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Maverick Barry

8 April, 10:14

Which theory of water rights relies on the notion of "first-come, first-served"?

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Yadiel Armstrong · Answer 1

Answer is: prior appropriation doctrine.

According to prior appropriation doctrine of water rights - first person that take a quantity of water from a water source for beneficial use (agricultural, industrial and household) has the right to continue to use that quantity of water for that purpose.