Maryland Department of the Environment – Water Appropriations

MD water rights authority

Serves: Maryland

MDE's Water Management Administration issues water appropriation and use permits. Off-grid buyers in Maryland planning wells or surface water use must check MDE permit requirements for their county.

Features: Water appropriation permits · Well rules · Surface water use

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What is Maryland Department of the Environment – Water Appropriations?
MDE's Water Management Administration issues water appropriation and use permits.
Where does Maryland Department of the Environment – Water Appropriations serve?
Maryland Department of the Environment – Water Appropriations serves Maryland.
Does Maryland Department of the Environment – Water Appropriations have a website?
Yes — you can visit Maryland Department of the Environment – Water Appropriations at https://mde.maryland.gov/programs/water/Pages/index.aspx.
What does Maryland Department of the Environment – Water Appropriations specialize in?
Key features: Water appropriation permits · Well rules · Surface water use.