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Utah Water Use Program Overview: Data Collection and Reporting

Learn about the Utah Water Use Program, how data is gathered, completing the survey, and submission process. Mandatory reporting, instructions for filling out forms, and contact information provided. Contact Michael Handy for assistance.

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Utah Water Use Program Overview: Data Collection and Reporting

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  1. Utah Water Use Program Michael Handy Water Use Program Coordinator (801) 537-3131 mikehandy@utah.gov

  2. Overview • Water Use Data Survey • Collecting Information • Completing Survey • Submitting Survey

  3. What is the Utah Water Use Program? • Cooperative effort • Collects and compiles water use and diversion data • Water resource studies and water management policy development • Water supply system characteristics, total water diverted and placed to beneficial use

  4. How is information gathered for the Utah Water Use Program? • Annual survey conducted by the Division of Water Rights • Data form is mailed or e-mailed in the first week of January • Monthly diversions from each source operated • Purpose for which water was used during the previous calendar year • Reminder notice and paper form sent to all non-responders in early March

  5. Mandatory or Voluntary? • Mandatory if: • Required by an Order of the State Engineer • Condition of water right approval • Requested by the State Engineer • To obtain State loans • State Statute and Rules suggest reporting is mandatory. Sec. 73-5-8 UC and Rule R309-102-8.

  6. Nonuse and Forfeiture • Nonuse Period increased from 5 to 7 years • Public Water Supplier • Reasonable future water requirements of the Public • Water rights acquired after May 5, 2008

  7. Completing Water Use Form • Instructions • Step by step • Two types of data form, paper or electronic • First-Look at paper form

  8. Form page 1

  9. Form page 2

  10. Form page 3

  11. E-Form Preparation • E-mail address • Login-ID • Login- Key

  12. E-Form Access

  13. E-Form Access

  14. E-Form Access

  15. E-Form page 1

  16. E-Form page 2

  17. E-Form page 3

  18. Source Information

  19. Revenues and Expenditures • Division of Drinking Water Quality • Michael Grange • (801) 536-0069 • mgrange@utah.gov

  20. Contact Information • Michael Handy • (801) 537-3131 • mikehandy@utah.gov

  21. Conclusion • Define unit of measure • Enter monthly diversion values • Water Use Breakdown • Submit Data

  22. Thank You • Questions & Answers

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