The Arizona Supreme Court ruled Chandler’s long-term water agreement with Roosevelt Water Conservation District remains valid through 2086, restoring part of the city’s assured water supply and clarifying legal limits on claims by public entities.
Federal drought aid expands across Nevada, Utah, and Arizona, offering emergency loans to struggling farmers and ranchers.
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed House Bill 2167, a proposal that could have exposed the state to costly damages in water-related lawsuits. The decision comes as groundwater disputes, including a high-profile case involving so-called ‘public nuisance’ agricultural pumping in La Paz County.
New Mexico delays a decision on Project Jupiter air permits after thousands of public comments, scheduling a hearing and extending review to July.
A new bill would require data centers to disclose water and energy use as rapid growth raises concerns about costs and local resource strain.
EPA’s new RealWaterTA program refocuses technical assistance on helping drinking water and wastewater systems maintain compliance and improve infrastructure.
