Question

Acequia: Summarize how water is shared among users.

Answer 1

Answer and Explanation:

An acequia is a community-operated watercourse, canal or ditch that is generally used for irrigation purposes. An acequia community consists of people who use and share irrigation water amongst themselves in order to sustain their lives and environment. Users in the community share water by using crowbars, wooden spades and rawhides that are moved by mules and oxen which convey irrigation water and help in operating and maintaining irrigation ditches or canals all year round. Each acequia community has someone who is in charge of the system, and works together with judges and inspectors who also assist in making sure that each component of the acequia is functioning properly and adequately. Typically, the users use/divert water for domestic purposes, to grow food, and maintain the environment. Whenever any amount of water remains after operations, it is returned to the ditch, canal, or river which is the source of the irrigation water.

Answer 2

Answer:

Water distribution is first go to those in need and the amount of water is based on the size of the irrigated fields. Users must clear weeds, keep animals out of the ditches, and be sure not to block or dam the ditches because farmers downstream also have rights to the water.

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