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This bill amends Section 49-1201 of the Arizona Revised Statutes to update and expand definitions related to water infrastructure and development. The key changes include modifying the definition of "imported water" and "import water" by adding "or" as a connector between conveyance and exchange methods. More significantly, the bill expands the definition of "water supply development" to explicitly include reclamation and remediation projects that are approved by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and increase water availability. The bill broadens the scope of activities that can be considered water supply development, such as acquiring water rights, planning and building water-related facilities, water storage and recovery, water reclamation and reuse, groundwater replenishment, and implementing stormwater recharge structures. These modifications aim to provide more flexibility and opportunities for water providers and entities to develop and manage water resources in Arizona, with a particular emphasis on projects that can increase water availability through innovative approaches like reclamation and remediation.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/83197