Utah Admin. Code 655-17-5

Current through Bulletin No. 2024-21, November 1, 2024

Section R655-17-5 - Other Data Requests

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.

Utah Admin. Code R655-17-5

Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2016-21, effective 10/12/2016