Colorado Division of Water Resources

CO water rights administration

Serves: Colorado

Colorado operates under prior appropriation ('first in time, first in right'). The Division of Water Resources manages all water rights. Off-grid buyers must verify water rights status before purchasing rural Colorado land.

Features: Water rights database · Decrees · Well permits

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What is Colorado Division of Water Resources?
Colorado operates under prior appropriation ('first in time, first in right').
Where does Colorado Division of Water Resources serve?
Colorado Division of Water Resources serves Colorado.
Does Colorado Division of Water Resources have a website?
Yes — you can visit Colorado Division of Water Resources at https://dwr.colorado.gov.
What does Colorado Division of Water Resources specialize in?
Key features: Water rights database · Decrees · Well permits.