Utah HB0490 amends water diversion reporting requirements and establishes an Agricultural Water Optimization Committee.
Utah HB0490 amends water diversion reporting requirements by requiring the Division of Water Resources to study water diversions classified as agricultural. The study must determine the number, type, and volume of diversions currently classified as agricultural and the volume of water diverted for non-agricultural purposes. The Division of Water Resources must report the study's findings and recommendations to the Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Interim Committee by November 30, 2026.
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