Bill would give rural Arizona communities a say in how groundwater is allocated
The Rural Groundwater Management Act of 2025 would allow rural Arizonans to create water management programs that would have decision-making authority over conservation programs. Those programs are meant to reduce groundwater use and improve aquifer conditions, according to a fact sheet provided by the Governor’s Office. Senate Bill 1425 also would create five-person councils in each water management program. … The act also provides funding for water conservation, with dedicated money to support voluntary water conservation, aquifer recharge and water reuse programs in rural areas.
Other Arizona water news:
- KTAR (Phoenix): Proposed legislation aims to create Rural Groundwater Management Act
- The Arizona Republic (Phoenix): Federal money will help connect CAP, SRP canals, stretching water supplies for cities
- Circle of Blue: At Phoenix’s far edge, a housing boom grasps for water
