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HB 2753

groundwater replenishment; Pinal AMA

57th Legislature - First Regular Session Introduced by Chris Lopez and 1 co-sponsor

HB 2753 establishes groundwater replenishment requirements in Arizona's Pinal AMA to address overdraft and sustain water supplies for agriculture, municipalities, and industry.

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Bill Summary · HB 2753

Legislative bill overview

HB 2753 modifies groundwater management policies within Arizona's Pinal Active Management Area (AMA), focusing on mechanisms to replenish and sustain groundwater supplies. The bill was signed into law in May 2025 after passing both chambers of the Arizona legislature. The specific provisions aim to address Arizona's critical groundwater depletion challenges in one of the state's most water-stressed regions.

Why is this important

Arizona faces severe groundwater overdraft, particularly in the Pinal AMA, which supplies agricultural, municipal, and industrial water users. Groundwater depletion directly threatens long-term water security, agricultural viability, and economic stability in central Arizona. This legislation represents a policy response to balance water consumption with natural and artificial recharge mechanisms.

Potential points of contention

  • Agricultural vs. municipal water allocation: Pinal AMA includes significant agricultural users who historically relied on groundwater; replenishment requirements may increase costs or force land-use changes that affect farming communities
  • Funding mechanisms and implementation costs: Groundwater replenishment programs require substantial investment; unclear whether costs fall on water users, taxpayers, or are shared across stakeholders
  • Effectiveness timeline: Artificial recharge and natural recovery take decades; disputes may arise over whether the bill's measures sufficiently address immediate water shortages versus long-term sustainability

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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