Water rights refer to civil law that governs the use, control, and distribution of water. Such rights may be based on historical use or on governmental regulation, and they include riparian rights, prior appropriation rights, and public rights. Water rights can only be conferred by government entities, which then define the manner and purpose of the water's use.
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