Water Rights

Colorado Division of Water Resources - Contact the Colorado Division of Water Resources for well permits or water rights questions. Their closest office is in Greeley (970) 352-8712.  The following are frequently asked questions posted on their web site:

• How can I get a copy of the Abandonment List?
• Where are you located?
• How are Water Rights different in Colorado than in other States? And, what does "First in Time, First in Right" mean?
• What is Water Court?
• How do I contact Water Court?
• How do I obtain a Water Right?
• Do You have a list of Water Terms?
• How do I get a Well Permit?

How can I obtain a copy of a Well Permit?

You can request copies of permit files from Colorado Division of Water Resources Records Section at 303-866-3447 between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 3:30 P.M. The typical cost for each file is $3.00 if sent by mail and can be paid with a written request or paid by credit card with a verbal request.

• What are the fees for Well Permits?
• Where are Well Permit Application Forms? (All forms are in Adobe Acrobat format.)
• Where are Dam Safety Application Forms? (All forms are in Adobe Acrobat format.)

Note: You may also request forms from Colorado Division of Water Resources Records Section at (303) 866-3447, or by writing to: 

Colorado Division of Water Resources
1313 Sherman St., Rm. 818
Denver, CO 80203

• How do I get the Codes for Water Talk?
• Where can I find Colorado State Statutes?
• Are the Policies of the State Engineer's office available?
• Are your Rules and Regulations on the Web?

 

Colorado Water Knowledge has answers to these questions:

Who keeps track of the water rights owners in Colorado?

I have found that I have water rights on this ditch that runs through my property. I have owned the property for many years and have never irrigated out of this ditch. Can I still use this water?

How are water rights transferred?

The ditch that runs through my land needs repair. Who do I call?

National Water Rights Digest

 

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