Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Water Supply topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Buckeye seeks alternative assured water supply, cites $12 million state investment and Farallon Water Campus
Summary
Mayor Eric Orsborn said the city is applying for an alternative designation of assured water supply for the White Tank service area, cited a $12 million state investment for infrastructure and said the Farallon Water Campus will be operational this summer as part of efforts to secure nearly 600,000 acre-feet from Harquahala Valley.
Mayor Eric Orsborn told listeners that securing water is a top priority and that the city is pursuing regulatory and capital steps to expand renewable water supplies.
Orsborn said Buckeye is applying for an “alternative designation of assured water supply” (ADOS) in the White Tank service area, which serves Tartesso, and that the city is working with the governor's office and the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR). He said the move would be paired with a roughly $12,000,000 state investment in infrastructure and expanded reuse efforts.
Why it matters: The mayor said the approach is intended to provide sustainable water supplies to support growth and that the Farallon Water Campus will come online this summer to strengthen the city's water infrastructure. Orsborn said the city is working to secure nearly 600,000 acre-feet of water from Harquahala Valley as part of long-term supply plans.
Officials framed the actions as contingent on state approvals and interagency coordination. The presentation did not announce final regulator approvals or binding agreements; officials said they are “working to secure” supplies and cited partnerships with state agencies.
Ending: Officials said they will provide updates as the ADOS application and Farallon Water Campus move through permitting and construction milestones. No formal action was taken during the presentation.
