File a Water Use Report

The OWRB mails water use reporting forms to permit holders annually in January. The forms must be completed and returned to the OWRB within the specified time period. Willful failure to complete and return the reporting forms with the annual water right administration fee may be considered by the OWRB as nonuse of water under the permit. Timely filing of water use forms and administrative fees will help ensure that a water right is official and on file with the OWRB. Additionally, for temporary groundwater basin permits, submittal of the completed form and fee payment will revalidate the permit for another year. For stream water right holders, the water use report forms reflect actual usage as compared to the appropriation amounts, and no reported use within the seven-year sliding scale or applicable schedule of use may be cause for reduction or cancellation of the water right.

Section A (Water Use Calculations/Summary): This section pertains to the table on the water use reporting form that asks for water used in gallons or acre-feet. Irrigation permit holders who track annual water use using calculations in 1a, 1b, or 1c are asked to show their calculations to assist OWRB staff in verifying reported use. If the permit holder uses a different method, this section can be left blank.

Sections B (Self-Supplied Water), C (Crops Grown), and D (Animals Raised): The United States Geological Survey requested additional water use information to synchronize the data collected by the OWRB and make it compatible with information from other states. While optional, this information is an important resource for many organizations, farmers, ranchers, municipalities, rural water districts, and state agencies for managing, utilizing, planning, conserving, and protecting Oklahoma's water resources. Your cooperation would be appreciated.