SB1081 is a bill that amends the Arizona Revised Statutes by adding a new section related to the groundwater code. The bill allows the Director of the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) to designate a portion of a city or town as having an assured water supply if certain conditions are met. These conditions include the area being located within both an exemption area and the Phoenix Active Management Area (AMA), having a long-term contract with an irrigation and water conservation district, having a continuous supply of surface water or effluent, and demonstrating financial capability to construct necessary water facilities.

The bill also grants the Director of ADWR the authority to review and potentially revoke the assured water supply designation if necessary. The changes introduced by the bill remove various previous requirements regarding groundwater withdrawal and replenishment, and add new requirements for cities or towns applying for an assured water supply designation. The bill becomes effective on the general effective date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 45-576.10
Senate Engrossed Version: 45-576.10
Chaptered Version: 45-576.10