Co gws water form 2026

The document is a Water Well Permit Application form (GWS-45) from the Colorado Division of Water Resources, detailing the process for applying for permits to construct or modify water wells. It includes sections for applicant information, well usage, location details, and required legal descriptions. The application must be completed accurately and submitted with a $100 fee. Instructions for filling out the form and additional requirements are provided to ensure compliance with state regulations.

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Begin by filling out the Applicant Information section. Enter your name, mailing address, city, state, zip code, and telephone number. Ensure all details are accurate for correspondence.
In the Type Of Application section, check all applicable boxes that describe your intended use of the well. This could include options like Industrial or Municipal.
Provide detailed Well Data by indicating the maximum pumping rate and total depth of the proposed well. If applicable, specify if this is a new well or a replacement.
Complete the Location Of Proposed Well section with precise details such as county, section numbers, and distances from section lines. You may also opt to provide GPS coordinates in UTM format.
Finally, sign or enter your name in the Sign or Entered Name Of Applicant(s) Or Authorized Agent section. Ensure you date your application before submission.

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How much does a well permit cost in Colorado?

The permit application fee is $25.

How many acres do you need for a well in Colorado?

Generally, if you own 35 acres or more you are allowed a domestic well which gives you the ability to irrigate up to an acre. Anything smaller than 35 acres allows you an in-house use only well which does not permit you to have any outside irrigation, not even patio plants.

What is the average cost to drill a water well in Colorado?

The short answer is that water rights are mostly handled at the state level. And while some states only allow licensed well contractors to perform any type of drilling at all, many states will allow a homeowner to dig a private well on his/her own property as long as a permit is applied for and approved.

Can you drill your own water well in Colorado?

In Colorado, well permits are issued by the Colorado Division of Water Resources. To apply for a permit, you fill out an application, prove your ownership of the land by sending in a copy of the deed, then pay a fee and hopefully in six weeks your permit is approved and youre ready to go.

Who owns the water rights to a property in Colorado?

In Colorado, water rights are primarily governed by the doctrine of prior appropriation, often summarized as first in time, first in right. This means that the first person to divert water and put it to beneficial use has priority over others who may wish to use the water later.