Guam § 14501 - Water Is a Public Asset.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 14501 — Water Is a Public Asset., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14501. Water Is a Public Asset.
The property in and the right to the use, of all ground water in all surface water sources and in
underground sources including, but not limited to, the Northern Aquifer, wherever ground water is found
in Guam, are for all purposes vested in the government of Guam and are conclusively deemed to have
always been vested in the government and is a public asset. No entity shall withdraw water from any water
source on Guam without the expressed authorization of the Guam Waterworks Authority as provided for
in its rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to Section 7 of this Act. Nothing herein shall prohibit the
development of above ground water catchments systems and the rights to the water collected by such
systems shall belong to the owners of such systems.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 14501
What does Guam Code Annotated § 14501 cover?
Section 14501 ("Water Is a Public Asset.") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Guam § 14501?
A common citation format is "Guam Code Annotated § 14501" (Guam). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Guam law?
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How does Guam § 14501 apply to my situation?
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