The bill HB2029 amends Arizona's groundwater management laws by requiring the Director of the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) to include effluent in hydrologic modeling used to assess the physical availability of groundwater for applications related to assured water supply. This change aims to ensure that the evaluation of water supply for proposed subdivisions takes into account any effluent generated, provided that the applicant secures a commitment for wastewater service and demonstrates that the necessary infrastructure for effluent reuse will be funded.

In contrast to current law, which does not explicitly mandate the inclusion of effluent in such evaluations, the new bill establishes specific conditions under which effluent must be considered. This includes obtaining a commitment from a water or wastewater provider and ensuring funding for the infrastructure needed to reuse the effluent, thereby enhancing the management of water resources in Arizona.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 45-581
House Engrossed Version: 45-581