§ 36-7-502 — First and prior lien on water right

Any person, company or association furnishing water for any
tract of land shall have a first and prior lien on said water
right and land upon which said water is used, for all deferred
payments for said water right; said lien to be in all respects
prior to any and all other liens created or attempted to be
created by the owner and possessor of said land; said lien to
remain in full force and effect until the last deferred payment
for the water right is fully paid and satisfied according to the
terms of the contract under which said water right was acquired.