# Utah Code § 73-3-1.5: Capture and storage of precipitation > Utah · Statutes · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_3_1.5 ## Section - **Citation:** Utah Code § 73-3-1.5 - **Heading:** Capture and storage of precipitation - **Jurisdiction:** Utah - **Kind:** Statutes - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** Utah Code / Title 73 / Chapter 73-3 / § 73-3-1.5 ## Text (1) As used in this section, "parcel" means an identifiable contiguous unit of property that is treated as separate for valuation or zoning purposes and includes an improvement on that unit of property. (2) Notwithstanding Section 73-3-2, a person may: (a) directly capture and store precipitation on a parcel owned or leased by the person in accordance with Subsection (3) or (4); and (b) place the water captured and stored as provided in Subsection (2)(a) to beneficial use on the parcel on which the water is captured and stored. (3) After registering for the capture and storage of precipitation in accordance with Subsection (5), a person may collect and store precipitation in a container installed in accordance with the State Construction Code or an approved code under Title 15A, State Construction and Fire Codes Act, if: (a) for a person who uses only one container on a parcel, the total capacity of the container is no more than 2,500 gallons; or (b) for a person who uses more than one container on a parcel, the aggregate capacity of the containers is no more than 2,500 gallons. (4) A person may collect and store precipitation, without registering under Subsection (5), in no more than two covered storage containers if neither covered storage container has a maximum storage capacity of greater than 100 gallons. (5) (a) The state engineer shall provide a website on which a person may register as required by Subsection (3). (b) To register, a person shall complete information required by the state engineer including the: (i) name and address of the person capturing or storing precipitation; (ii) total capacity of all containers storing precipitation; and (iii) street address or other suitable description of the location where precipitation is to be captured and stored. (6) Beneficial use of water under Subsection (2)(b) does not constitute a water right and may not be: (a) changed under Section 73-3-3; (b) assigned; or (c) consolidated with a water right. (7) A person who beneficially uses water under Subsection (2)(b) shall comply with: (a) state law; and (b) local health and safety rules and regulations. ## Nearby sections - [Utah Code § 73-3-1 § 73-3-1. Appropriation -- Manner of acquiring water rights.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_3_1.md) - [Utah Code § 73-3-1.5 § 73-3-1.5. Capture and storage of precipitation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_3_1.5.md) - [Utah Code § 73-3-2 § 73-3-2. Application for right to use unappropriated public water -- Necessity -- Form -- Contents -- Validation of prior applications by state or United States or officer or agency thereof.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_3_2.md) - [Utah Code § 73-3-3 § 73-3-3. Changes to a water right.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_3_3.md) - [Utah Code § 73-3-3.5 § 73-3-3.5. Application for a change of point of diversion, place of use, or purpose of use of water in a water company made by a shareholder.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_3_3.5.md) - [Utah Code § 73-3-4 § 73-3-4. "Received," "filed" defined.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_3_4.md) - [Utah Code § 73-3-5 § 73-3-5. Action by engineer on applications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_3_5.md) - [Utah Code § 73-3-5.5 § 73-3-5.5. Temporary applications to appropriate water -- Approval by engineer -- Expiration -- Proof of appropriation not required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_3_5.5.md) - [Utah Code § 73-3-5.6 § 73-3-5.6. Applications to appropriate or permanently change a small amount of water -- Proof of appropriation or change.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_3_5.6.md) - [Utah Code § 73-3-6 § 73-3-6. Publication of notice of application -- Corrections or amendments of applications -- Confirmation -- Withdrawal of application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_3_6.md) - [Utah Code § 73-3-7 § 73-3-7. Protests.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_3_7.md) - [Utah Code § 73-3-8 § 73-3-8. Approval or rejection of application -- Requirements for approval -- Application for specified period of time -- Filing of royalty contract for removal of salt or minerals -- Request for agency action.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_3_8.md) - [Utah Code § 73-3-10 § 73-3-10. Approval or rejection of application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_3_10.md) - [Utah Code § 73-3-11 § 73-3-11. Statement of financial ability of applicants.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_3_11.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_3_1.5. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.