This bill proposes to amend current statutes regarding groundwater management by introducing stricter regulations on water loss for municipal water distributors. Under the current law, large municipal providers are required to limit lost and unaccounted for water to no more than 10% of the total quantity entering their distribution systems. The new bill would lower this threshold to 8%, mandating that cities, towns, or private water companies must adhere to this limit. Additionally, the bill specifies that the calculation of lost and unaccounted for water can be done on either a calendar year basis or a three-year average basis.

Furthermore, the bill requires the Director of the Arizona Department of Water Resources to adopt rules for the management plan that align with these new requirements within six months of the act's effective date. This update aims to enhance water conservation efforts and improve the efficiency of water distribution systems in Arizona.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 45-568