Property Ownership

A Colorado property has a 'well permit' for domestic use. This means:

AThe owner has unlimited groundwater rights
BThe owner may use the well only for the specific uses authorized in the permit✓ Correct
CThe water is owned by the municipality
DNo restrictions apply to the well use

Explanation

Colorado well permits authorize specific uses (domestic, livestock, irrigation, etc.). A domestic well permit typically limits water use to household purposes and small amounts of irrigation. Exceeding permitted uses is a violation of water law.

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