Utah Division of Water Rights

FAQ's

How do I change my address on the Division of Water Right Records?

Click here to view instructions for changing your address with the Division of Water Rights. more...

How can I sign up to receive email notifications for water rights?

Click here to view the complete instructions for receiving notifications. more...

I want to build a house and need a well. What do I need to do?

You must have a water right to divert and use water in the State of Utah. Water well drillers are licensed and cannot drill a well unless permission to drill has been obtained from the State Engineer. more...

I understand I need to buy a water right. How do I go about it?

Water rights are classified as �real property� in the state of Utah and are bought and sold much like real estate. Many real estate agencies will have listings for water rights much as they do for properties. more...

How do I know if a water right I�m thinking about buying is a �good one�?

Some issues you should be particularly aware of when persuing the purchase of a water right are verification of ownership and water use. more...

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Current Issues

Public Meeting - Proposed Determination Completed - Liberty Park - A57 Bk11 more...

Public Meeting - Proposed Determination Lake Creek - Area 55 Bk 12 more...

Public Meeting - Proposed Determination Completed - Mill Creek - A57 Bk15 more...

Dam Safety Integrates Drone Technology more...

Staff receive awards for outstanding contributions to the State of Utah more...

Water well drilling up 25% in 2020 despite the pandemic more...

Welcome to the Division of Water Rights

The Utah Division of Water Rights (DWRi) is an agency of Utah State Government within the Department of Natural Resources that administers the appropriation and distribution of the State's valuable water resources.