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January 1, 1 6 min read Definitions

Riparian Rights Water Rights Property Rights Land Use Nuisance Pollution Water Law Usufructuary Rights

Riparian rights pertain to the use of water on, under, or adjacent to one's land. These rights may be qualified to avoid nuisance and pollution and are typically recognized in most eastern states, unlike in western regions, which often acknowledge usufructuary rights.