Utah Water Rights

About Us

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

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FAQ's

How do I change my address on the Division of Water Right Records?
How can I sign up to receive email notifications for water rights?
I want to build a house and need a well. What do I need to do?
I understand I need to buy a water right. How do I go about it?
How do I know if a water right I’m thinking about buying is a “good one”?

Current Issues

Public Meeting - Proposed Determination Completed - Provo Canyon - A55 Bk9
Identifying Reaches for Additional Measurement or Seepage Studies in GSL Basin
Water Rights Accounting and Distribution in Utah White Paper
Public Meeting - Unclaimed Rights in the Eastland Subdivision - Area 09 Book 3
Adoption of Great Salt Lake Distribution Management Plan
Evaluating Surface Water Movement and Measurement near Great Salt Lake

Office Hours

The Division of Water Rights office hours are from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday.

Our office is closed for Federal and State holidays.

Please use the contact list to make arrangements.