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HB 2052

management plan; water loss; percent

57th Legislature - Second Regular Session Introduced by Gail Griffin and 1 co-sponsor

Arizona mandates water providers develop plans to reduce distribution system water loss to specified percentage levels to conserve scarce water resources.

Senate Second Reading
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Bill Summary · HB 2052

Legislative bill overview

HB 2052 establishes requirements for water management plans to address and reduce water loss percentages in Arizona water systems. The bill sets standards for what constitutes acceptable water loss levels and mandates that water providers develop and implement plans to meet these benchmarks. This appears to be part of broader water conservation efforts in Arizona, a state facing significant water scarcity challenges.

Why is this important

Water loss in distribution systems (through leaks, evaporation, and theft) represents a significant waste of a critical resource in Arizona's arid climate. By requiring quantifiable reduction targets and management plans, the bill aims to improve efficiency and preserve limited water supplies for growing populations and agricultural needs. This directly impacts water rates, availability for future development, and environmental sustainability in the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs: Water providers may argue compliance requires expensive infrastructure upgrades, potentially raising consumer rates
  • Feasibility of targets: Debate over whether the prescribed water loss percentages are realistically achievable for all system sizes and geographic conditions
  • Regulatory burden: Questions about whether the management plan requirements create excessive administrative obligations for smaller water utilities with limited budgets

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

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