Guest Editorial: What is a water right? Do you really need one?

RBC I As we come to the close of the year, the decision about whether to file for water rights becomes important. First, it helps to understand what a water right is. For those of you not on a city or municipal system, such as rural properties located outside of city limits, chances are you get water for your household and outdoor use from a well, or by diverting from a nearby spring, river or…