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Beneficial uses includes irrigation, stock watering, industrial, mining, domestic, and many other uses. The use of groundwater must be "reasonable" and A.R.S. 45-602 states that Groundwater which has been withdrawn shall not be allowed to waste. Flowing wells must be capped if the groundwater is not being put to use, and wells, pumps, and piping must be constructed and maintained so as to prevent the waste of groundwater.

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