Legal Definitions - duty of water

Duty of Water

The duty of water refers to the amount of water required to irrigate a specific area of land.

• If a farmer has a 100-acre field, the duty of water for that field would be the amount of water needed to irrigate all 100 acres.
• A vineyard owner needs to know the duty of water for their grape vines to ensure they receive the right amount of water for optimal growth and fruit production.

These examples illustrate how the duty of water is the amount of water needed to irrigate a specific area of land, whether it's a large field or a smaller vineyard. It's important for farmers and landowners to know the duty of water for their land to ensure they are using the right amount of water for their crops or plants.