If enacted, this bill would amend current statutes by requiring the Director of the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) to incorporate specific conservation requirements for industrial water use in management plans for qualifying active management areas (AMAs). These requirements would apply to industrial users that are not already subject to more stringent conservation mandates and that utilize over 100 acre-feet of water annually. The bill specifies that these conservation measures must include on-site water reuse, recycling, and efficiency requirements.

Additionally, the bill would prevent any management plan or political subdivision from imposing certain obligations on industrial water users, such as obtaining a certificate of assured water supply or enrolling in a water conservation district. It defines a "qualifying active management area" as one where the legislature has authorized an alternative path to assured water supply designation and an agricultural to municipal use program. Overall, the bill aims to enhance water conservation efforts while providing flexibility for industrial water users in designated areas.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 45-571.03