West Virginia Division of Natural Resources – Water Resources

WV water rights authority

Serves: West Virginia

WV DNR administers well drilling permits and stream impact permits. Off-grid buyers in West Virginia should verify spring and stream rights and understand the state's liberal water use doctrine for rural properties.

Features: Well drilling permits · Spring rights · Stream access

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What is West Virginia Division of Natural Resources – Water Resources?
WV DNR administers well drilling permits and stream impact permits.
Where does West Virginia Division of Natural Resources – Water Resources serve?
West Virginia Division of Natural Resources – Water Resources serves West Virginia.
Does West Virginia Division of Natural Resources – Water Resources have a website?
Yes — you can visit West Virginia Division of Natural Resources – Water Resources at https://dep.wv.gov/WWE/Pages/default.aspx.
What does West Virginia Division of Natural Resources – Water Resources specialize in?
Key features: Well drilling permits · Spring rights · Stream access.