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Amid water crisis, cities search for drought-proof …

9/2/2023
As Arizona’s water crisis sees no end in sight, the city of Phoenix is working on a “drought proof” option for the future, and they hope other Valley cities and towns jump on the …

Satellite technology is hoping bring a greater …

6/30/2023
An Arizona State University researcher is looking for ways to better understand the levels of water Arizona has underground. Jay Famiglietti, a global futures professor in the School of Sustainability at ASU, is using a satellite to discover what’s going on in Arizona after months of reports detailing declining water levels that are halting development

Groundwater headlines may scare off developers looking …

6/23/2023
During the past six months, the Phoenix area has been making plenty of headlines regarding its water crisis. Those concerns are spilling over into the business world, as companies that may have been looking to relocate or place new facilities in the region may be having second thoughts as water becomes a hotter topic.

Arizona officials look to tackle the issue of the …

6/16/2023
A growing water controversy in western Arizona has residents working to prevent what they see as a foreign-owned company from depleting groundwater supplies.

Water conservation remains priority in Sun City West

4/20/2023
Water conservation in Sun City West is important and both residents and Recreation Centers of Sun City West officials are working to play a part.

Southwest Valley could see water reduction measures by …

3/11/2023
Arizona is best known for its “five Cs” — climate, copper, citrus, cattle and cotton. What Arizona is becoming know for is having its own reliable water source. And a new study from Arizona State University is putting into question some the Valley’s fastest growing cities’ ability to secure their water future.

Avondale issues drought stage declaration

3/9/2023
The city of Avondale has declared drought stage 1 of the city’s drought preparedness plan. City Manager Ron Corbin issued the declaration after a recommendation of the City’s Water Resources Division.

Here is why Peoria residents' utility bills will go up …

3/1/2023
Peoria residents could expect a utility rate increase of more than 10% in 2024, according to a recent city council study session. The jump reflects a number of significant economic changes over …

Buckeye Mayor speaks on ground water report

3/1/2023
The city of Buckeye, one of the fastest growing communities in the U.S., was hit with a report by the Arizona State Department of Water Resources earlier this year that gave some alarming data on the nearby groundwater which the city uses as one of their main water sources.

Peoria council to discuss utility rate hikes

2/20/2023
Peoria City Council will discuss possible utility rate increases for fiscal year 2024 in a study session at a public meeting, 4 p.m., Feb. 21.

Buckeye buys $80 million worth of land for water use

2/2/2023
Just a few weeks after the Arizona Department of Water Resource released documents that warned of Buckeye’s future drought, the Buckeye City Council held an executive session to discuss paying $80 million on land for the use of groundwater rights on Monday.

Scottsdale exceeds its 2022 water-saving goal

1/26/2023
The city of Scottsdale reduced municipal water use by 38 million gallons in 2022, following through on a commitment made last January in the face of worsening drought in the Colorado River basin.