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"Entitlement of a land owner to certain uses of water on or bordering the property, including the right to prevent diversion or misuse of upstream waters. Generally a matter of state law. Risk to aquatic species if anticipated pesticide residue levels equ

Source: United States Environmental Protection Agency, Terms of Environment

   
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