Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Natural Resources
Title R655 - Natural Resources, Water Rights
Rule R655-17 - Water Use Data Reporting and Verification
Section R655-17-5 - Other Data Requests

Universal Citation: UT Admin Code R 655-17-5

Current through Bulletin 2024-18, September 15, 2024

5.1 Every person using water from any river system or water source, when requested by the Utah Division of Water Rights at any time, shall within 30 days after such request report to the state engineer in writing:

5.1.1 the nature of any water use;

5.1.2 the area on which water is being used;

5.1.3 the source and quantity of all water diverted; and

5.1.4 water elevations on wells or tunnels.

5.2 To facilitate the collection of water use data, the state engineer may require a water user install telemetry equipment on any measurement required under 73-5-4 in circumstances where conflicts among water users has been demonstrated.

5.3 The State Engineer shall approve:

5.3.1 the design of the telemetry equipment; and

5.2.2 [5.3.2] the method for reporting the data to the State Engineer.

5.4 If a water user refuses or neglects to install or maintain telemetry equipment or refuses or neglects to report the measurements or data to the State Engineer, the State Engineer may:

5.4.1 forbid the use of water until the user complies with the State Engineer's requirements; and

5.4.2 commence enforcement proceedings authorized by Section 73-2-25.

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