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Casa GrandeSave It program reports roughly 5,000 acre-feet saved since 2020; utility calls cost ~ $108/acre-foot
Summary
Arizona Water Company and the City of Casa Grande said their six-year 'Save It' integrated demand management program delivered about 5,000 acre-feet of water savings from 2020to 2024, with roughly 1,200 acre-feet saved in 2024 and an estimated delivered cost of about $108 per acre-foot, presenters said.
Arizona Water Company and city staff told the Casa Grande City Council study session that the six-year Save It integrated demand management program has reduced local water use and produced measurable water savings.
"Between 2020 and 2024, cumulatively, we saved about 5,000 acre feet," said Terry Sue Rossi, the lead presenter for Arizona Water Company, summarizing the utility's analysis. Rossi also said the utility saved a little over 1,200 acre-feet in 2024 alone.
The program began after a 2019 grant-supported workshop and subsequent collaboration among the city, Arizona Water Company and other partners, Fred Schneider, president of Arizona Water Company, told council members. Schneider said the effort was designed around three goals: reduce dependence on groundwater, invest in sustainable supplies and use…
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