The proposed bill would amend current statutes by requiring the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) to conduct a feasibility study for potential brackish groundwater desalination project sites in specific areas, including Ranegras Plain, Willcox, the Hualapai Valley, and the Little Colorado Plateau. This study would involve consulting with the Arizona State Land Department and local stakeholders to identify cost-effective sites for constructing and operating a brackish groundwater recovery and treatment facility, as well as assessing the potential size, scope, and costs associated with such facilities.

Additionally, the bill appropriates $100,000 from the state General Fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to fund this feasibility study. The study will also evaluate environmentally feasible brine disposal methods, the potential volume of potable water that could be produced, and the identification of the most probable end users along with transportation costs. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the state's water resource management by exploring the viability of brackish groundwater desalination.