ARE 306 Unit 16Types of waterNatural Surface WatersDiffuse surface water (runoff)GroundwaterBoundariesSlide 71ARE 306 Unit 16Water Law2Types of waterNatural surface watersDiffuse surface watersUnderground streamsPercolating groundwatersSpringsWater in artificial channels & ponds3Natural Surface WatersRiparian rights•Natural flow theory•Domestic•Artificial•Reasonable use theory (NC)Prior appropriation4Diffuse surface water (runoff)Civil law rule•Natural flowCommon enemy•All diversions allowedReasonable use (NC)5GroundwaterUnderground streamsPercolating•Absolute ownership•Reasonable use (NC)•American rule•The Water Use Act of 1967•Capacity use areas6BoundariesNavigable waters•Mean or average high water mark•Submerged lands•North Carolina - public trust doctrine•Existing grants•LeasesNon-Navigable waters•Middle of main channel7BoundariesActions that change the boundary:•Accretion•Erosion•RelictionActions that change the
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