Water Allocation and Water Sharing: An Overview. Which of the following is true of water allocation and/or water sharing? O None of these O Florida uses a permit system for groundwater and the riparian doctrine for surface water. O’ The simulations of the Nubian aquifer system indicated that cones of depression cannot cross national borders, so groundwater treaties and cooperation are not needed. Because the countries sharing the Brahmaputra River follow the "Harmon Doctrine", China freely shares water and hydrologic data with India and Bangladesh. “

Water Allocation and Water Sharing: An Overview

Water is a vital resource for human survival and development, yet it is often scarce. As a result, the allocation and sharing of this limited resource is a major issue for many countries, particularly those with multiple users. In this paper, the focus is on two of the most commonly used methods for water allocation and sharing: the permit system for groundwater and the riparian doctrine for surface water. Additionally, the simulations of the Nubian aquifer system and the “Harmon Doctrine” used by the countries sharing the Brahmaputra River will be discussed. In the United States, states often use a permit system to manage groundwater. This system allows the state to grant permission to individuals or companies to use the water, as well as to limit the amount of water that can be used (“Groundwater Permits,” 2020). By contrast, the riparian doctrine is used to manage surface water. Under this doctrine, the right to use water is based on the ownership of the land that borders the water source (Heidler, 2020). Cont…