Scottsdale amends Carefree IGA as groundwater resources become paramount

A view of Scottsdale City Hall, 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd. / Scottsdale Independent

 

By Melissa Fittro | Scottsdale Independent

Scottsdale City Council and Carefree Water Company have amended its agreement for treatment and transportation of Central Arizona Project water to maintain groundwater resources.

On Aug. 28, Scottsdale City Council approved the amendment on consent, which represent the second round of changes since 1989.

The amendment will provide additional points of delivery and a method for future revisions to the point of delivery, according to a city staff report, and will not change treatment and delivery charges.

The Arizona Department of Water Resources has identified the Carefree Basin aquifer as “critical” due to the limited groundwater supplies and historic over pumping, Scottsdale officials say.

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