2006 Utah Water Law Pipelines, Politics and Permitting Current Water Rights Issues
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2006 Utah Water LawPipelines, Politics and Permitting
Current Water Rights Issues
Jerry OldsState Engineer
Population Growth & Water
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• Current Population2.5 Million
• Estimated Population2020 - 3.5 Million2050 - 5.4 Million
Estimated Water Conversion 2020 – 125,000 AF 2050 – 324,000 AF
Population Projections• 96% Increase
Box Elder, Cache, Davis, Iron, Morgan, Salt Lake, Summit, Tooele, Utah, Wasatch, Washington & Weber
• Fastest Growing - % Washington, Morgan & Summit
State Engineer’s
WaterAppropriation
Policy
Throughout Utah we are going from growing alfalfa to growing houses
Who Can Hold Municipal Water Rights?
• State of Utah (Agency)• Political Subdivision of the State
(Cities, Towns & Special Districts)• US Bureau of Reclamation (SB 177)
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Typical Growth in Municipal Water Use
Water Rights Summary• Year-round, CFS only, Certificated for Mun Use• 70-10 Canyon Spring .45 CFS• 70-20 Left Fork Spring .07 CFS• 70-30 City Spring .155 CFS• 70-100 City Hall Well 1.00 CFS
Total 1.675 CFS1220 AF
Current use = 450 AF/YrSpring flow decreases during late summer.
Water Availability Study• Water demand – 5 yrs, 450 to 650 AF• July 120 AF and August 100 AF• Combined spring flow
Drops from .675 cfs to .30 cfs• Springs ~ 20 AF, Well ~ 60 AF = 80 AF/Month• Global change application• Enlargement
Municipal Water Rights
• Increase in municipal water use• Water rights - public water suppliers• Future water needs• Certainty• Flexibility • Define municipal water rights• Proper management
Report of Water Rights Conveyance• Statutory modification - 2000• Water user required to file ROC• $25 filing fee• In FY 06 – over 3400 ROCs• Increased workload Report of Water Rights Conveyance
REPORT OF WATER RIGHT CONVEYANCES
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Water Right Title Issues • DWRights is NOT office of record for ownership• Recording of deeds and timely filing ROC
Water rights sold more than once• Diligence & UGW claims
Prima faca evidenceClaim filed for 80 acres Field exam show 20 acresTen ROCs on file for 60 acres
Owner still holds 20 acres• How should ROCs for claims be handled?
Utah’s Apportionment (23%) 1,369,000 AF
Current Depletion 1,007,500 AF
Remaining Depletion 361,500 AF
Utah’sUpper Colorado River
Entitlement & Current Depletions
Applicant Quantity (Ac Ft)San Juan County WCD 30,000Central Utah WCD 29,500Board of W R (et al) 158,000Wayne County WCD 50,000Kane County WCD 30,000Sanpete WCD 5,600Uintah County WCD 5,000Others (< 5000 AF) 80,000*Ute Tribe ? 105,000 TOTAL 493,100493,100
Potential DepletionApproved Applications (Undeveloped)
Navajo NationWater Rights
There is no argument that the Navajo Nation have water rights,
the question is how much?
Applicant Quantity (Ac Ft) PrioritySJ County WCD 30,000 1966CUWCD 29,500 1965Bd of W R (et al) 158,000 1958Wayne CWCD 50,000 1960Kane CWCD 30,000 1964Sanpete WCD 5,600 1941Uintah CWCD 5,000 1965Others (< 5000 AF) 80,000 (40,000 < 1965) naUte Tribe ? 105,000 1861*Navajo Nation? 50 -150,000 1884* TOTAL 488,000 AF 488,000 AF with priority dates before with priority dates before 1965. $2 Billion Bonneville Unit CUP has 1965 priority date.1965. $2 Billion Bonneville Unit CUP has 1965 priority date.
Potential DepletionApproved Applications (Undeveloped)
DRAFT – Subject to revision
Other Current Issues• Snake Valley• Formal administrative hearings• Rules on proof of beneficial use• Change Application
Surface to Ground WaterNon-use of water for extended periods
Thank You
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