Bill > HB2568

This bill introduces new conservation requirements for industrial water use in specific active management areas (AMAs) in Arizona. By January 1, 2026, the state director must include conservation requirements in management plans for industrial facilities that use more than 100 acre-feet of water per year and were previously not subject to significant conservation mandates. The bill prohibits requiring these industrial users to obtain a certificate of assured water supply, develop within a municipal provider's service area, or join a multi-county water conservation district. The conservation requirements will focus on on-site water reuse, recycling, and efficiency improvements. The bill specifically applies to qualifying AMAs where the legislature has authorized alternative paths to water supply designation and agricultural to municipal use programs. These provisions aim to create more flexible and targeted water conservation strategies for industrial users while preventing overly burdensome regulatory requirements.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/82404