Water right

Water rights allow the owner of a property, or the property itself, to utilize bodies of water such as rivers, lakes, ponds, or wells for various purposes. These purposes include drawing water, constructing dams, bridges, or weirs, navigation, irrigation, water mills, industrial use, or leisure activities. Fishing is excluded from these rights, as it is governed by a separate fishing right. Historically, these rights were often reserved for lords, cities, and monasteries, who would then grant them to specific buildings or areas.