# Utah Code § 73-1-5: Use of water a public use

> Utah · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_1_5

## Section

- **Citation:** Utah Code § 73-1-5
- **Heading:** Use of water a public use
- **Jurisdiction:** Utah
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Utah Code / Title 73 / Chapter 73-1 / § 73-1-5

## Text

The use of water for beneficial purposes, as provided in this title, is hereby declared to be a public use.

## Nearby sections

- [Utah Code § 73-1-1 § 73-1-1. Waters declared property of public.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_1_1.md)
- [Utah Code § 73-1-2 § 73-1-2. Unit of measurement -- Of flow -- Of volume.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_1_2.md)
- [Utah Code § 73-1-3 § 73-1-3. Beneficial use basis of right to use.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_1_3.md)
- [Utah Code § 73-1-4 § 73-1-4. Reversion to the public by abandonment or forfeiture for nonuse within seven years -- Saved water -- Written plan standards for future water -- Nonuse application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_1_4.md)
- [Utah Code § 73-1-4.5 § 73-1-4.5. Authorization for water companies to allocate water rights lost by forfeiture or nonuse -- Redemption and retirement of water shares.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_1_4.5.md)
- [Utah Code § 73-1-5 § 73-1-5. Use of water a public use.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_1_5.md)
- [Utah Code § 73-1-6 § 73-1-6. Eminent domain -- Purposes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_1_6.md)
- [Utah Code § 73-1-7 § 73-1-7. Enlargement for joint use of ditch.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_1_7.md)
- [Utah Code § 73-1-8 § 73-1-8. Duties of owners or operators -- Bridges and trails -- Liability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_1_8.md)
- [Utah Code § 73-1-9 § 73-1-9. Contribution between joint owners of ditch or reservoir.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_1_9.md)
- [Utah Code § 73-1-10 § 73-1-10. Conveyance of water rights -- Deed -- Exceptions -- Filing and recording of deed -- Report of water right conveyance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_1_10.md)
- [Utah Code § 73-1-11 § 73-1-11. Appurtenant water rights pass to grantee of land -- Exceptions -- Conveyance of a portion of irrigated land -- Right to the use of water evidenced by shares of stock -- Appurtenant water rights -- Evidence -- Where appurtenant -- Partial conveyances of water and land.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_1_11.md)
- [Utah Code § 73-1-12 § 73-1-12. Failure to record -- Effect.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_1_12.md)
- [Utah Code § 73-1-13 § 73-1-13. Corporations -- One water company may own stock in another.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_1_13.md)

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