The Utah Division of Water Rights has set a public meeting to discuss the
Proposed Determination of Water Rights for the Orem Area (Book 55-3). The Proposed Determination was published on June 25, 2026. Information about the public meeting is included below.
Date and time: July 16, 2026 at 6:00 pm
Location: Orem Jr. High School Auditorium, 650 W Jaguar Avenue, Orem
Agenda:
1. Introduction (by Chase McDonald, Assistant State Engineer for Adjudication)
2. Adjudication Process Review
3. Public Comments and Questions
Purpose: In accordance with Chapter 73-4, Utah Code Annotated, and
the Third Judicial District Court (Civil No. 365729822), the State Engineer has
completed a general determination of the rights to the use of all water, both
surface and underground, within the drainage area of the Orem Subdivision,
Provo River Division, of the Utah Lake and Jordan River drainage in Utah and
Wasatch Counties. The Division of Water Rights will hold a public meeting to
review the proposed determination and answer questions. Representatives from
the Division of Water Rights will be available during this time to discuss
water rights within the proposed determination and answer any questions. If
individuals cannot attend but have questions regarding the adjudication process
or water rights within the Orem Subdivision, please contact the Division of
Water Rights at 801-538-5282. The Orem Subdivision Proposed Determination can
be found at: http://waterrights.utah.gov/pdbooks/OremPD Information from the
meeting will be posted on the Utah Division of Water Rights website at
http://waterrights.utah.gov as a resource for those who are unable to attend
the meeting or require additional information.
This meeting will also be conducted electronically to
provide expanded opportunity for parties to participate. Instructions on how to
participate in the meeting via web conference or telephone can be found at the
following web address: https://waterrights.utah.gov/publicmeetings
For more information about the meeting, click here.