Friday, May 15, 2026

Public Meeting to Discuss Dedicated Water Applications

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The Utah Division of Water Rights has set a public meeting to discuss a new type of application called a Dedicated Water Application. Inform...
Saturday, April 11, 2026

2026 Legislation - Water Bills That Did Not Pass

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HB 494 (1st Substitute) – Transfer of Water Interests (Rep. Doug Owens) House Bill 494 sought to clarify the relationship of water shares ...

2026 Legislation - Water Bills That Passed

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HB 19 – Drinking Water Utilities Amendments (Rep. Colin Jack) Governor Cox signed House Bill 19, which addressed security at public drinki...
Friday, January 16, 2026

2026 Legislative Preview

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The 2026 General Session of the Utah Legislature begins next week. Below are summaries (written by the water attorneys at Smith Hartvigsen) ...
Monday, December 29, 2025

Nielsen v. Cronquist

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The Utah Court of Appeals recently issued its decision in Nielsen v. Cronquist . The case addressed the issue of awarding attorney fees in w...
Thursday, November 6, 2025

Online Application Portal

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The Utah Division of Water Rights has announced a new "Application and Filing Payment Portal" that allows for online filing of wat...
Monday, October 20, 2025

Water Horse Resources v. Wilhelmsen

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The Utah Supreme Court recently issued its opinion in the case of Water Horse Resources LLC v. Wilhelmsen . This case focused on a proposal ...
Friday, August 15, 2025

Marriott v. Wilhelmsen

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The Utah Supreme Court recently issued its opinion in the case of Marriott v. Wilhelmsen . This case focuses on the following question: If a...
Monday, August 11, 2025

Hall v. Springville City

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The Utah Court of Appeals recently issued its opinion in the case of Hall v. Springville City. This case focuses on Springville City's o...

New Proposed Fee for Public Water Systems

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The Utah Division of Drinking Water has issued its proposed new fee policy for public water systems. The fee is based on water delivered for...