Management Plans for each active management area reflect the evolution of the Groundwater Management Code, moving Arizona toward its long-term water management goals. The plans include mandatory conservation programs for

Fifth Management Plan 2020-2025 The 5MP for each initial AMA was adopted in 2022, and the conservation requirements in those plans will become effective on January 1, 2025. Pursuant to

ADWR is in the process of formulating and adopting the Fourth Management Plans (4MP), for the period 2010-2020. The AMA Groundwater Users Advisory Council meetings are the forum for public

Community Water Systems Frequently Asked Questions How do I know if my water system is a Community Water System? A Community Water System serves at least 15 connections used by

The Second Management Plan, adopted in 1989, is the second in a series of five management plans required by the 1980 Groundwater Management Code. The plan guided water management efforts

Landscaping - Residential & professional The largest use of potable water in Arizona is for landscaping and as much as 70 percent of residential water use is outdoors. Millions of

All AMAs are currently in the third management period. (The Third Management Plans were adopted in December 1999.) ADWR is in the latter stages of completing the Fourth Management Plan

The 1980 Groundwater Management Code established a five-member, Governor-appointed Groundwater Users Advisory Council for each Active Management Area (AMA). Members are appointed to six year terms to represent groundwater users

Weekly Legislative Update For the week ending Friday, February 16, 2024 This weekly publication is available during the legislative session. For general legislative inquiries, please visit azwater.gov Info Today is

For several years now, the Tucson area has managed to grasp the brass ring of water users in Arizona. On multiple occasions recently, the "Tucson Active Management Area,"as the region