PDFWAC 173-507-050
Exemptions.
(1) Nothing in this chapter shall affect existing water rights, riparian, appropriative, or otherwise, existing on the effective date of this chapter, nor shall it affect existing rights relating to the operation of any navigation, hydroelectric or water storage reservoir or related facilities.
(2) Domestic inhouse use for a single residence and stock watering, except that related to feed lots, shall be exempt.