Friday, June 26, 2026

Public Meeting to Discuss Proposed Determination in Orem Area

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

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