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Developed water refers to water that has been brought to the surface and made available for use by the person who owns the water rights. This water can come from sources like wells or pumps and is used for things like drinking, irrigation, or industrial processes. It is different from other types of water, like surface water that flows on the ground or groundwater that is found in layers of rock or soil. Developed water is important for meeting our daily needs and sustaining our communities.
Definition: Water brought to the surface and made available for use by the party claiming the water rights.
Example: A farmer drills a well and pumps water to irrigate their crops. The water that is pumped to the surface is considered developed water.
This definition explains that developed water is water that is brought to the surface and made available for use by the person who has the rights to it. An example of developed water is when a farmer drills a well and pumps water to irrigate their crops. The water that is pumped to the surface is considered developed water because it was not previously available for use until the farmer brought it to the surface.