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Mesa water resources details budget increases, water‑supply projects and Bartlett Dam study share
Summary
Water Resources presented a FY27 budget with water‑side increases driven by the Signal Butte plant expansion and commodity costs; staff highlighted the central Mesa reuse pipeline, smart metering, AI for sewer inspections, a $144,000 Bartlett Dam feasibility study share, and a technical review for an SRP‑CAP interconnect.
Water Resources Director Joe Judice and Deputy Director Chase Carlile presented the department’s FY27 budget to council on April 16, highlighting recent investments, reliability metrics and near‑term project requests.
Judice opened by describing the department’s public purpose: to responsibly utilize Mesa’s water supply and provide water and wastewater services that preserve affordability, safety and reliability. He highlighted the recently completed central Mesa reuse pipeline; an exchange agreement with the Gila River Indian Community that allows Mesa to secure higher‑priority Colorado River water in exchange for treated…
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