Water Conservation and Drought Management Plans
Summary
Water resource managers briefed the commission on severe drought conditions in the Salt-Verde and Colorado River watersheds, impending Central Arizona Project delivery reductions, and local groundwater backup projects.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
Regional shortages and CAP delivery reductions necessitate ongoing investments in local groundwater wells and alternative supply partnerships.
Glendale residents reliant on secure, diversified municipal water supplies.
Residents who waste irrigation water would face citations under the new ordinance, though education comes first.
Mentions & discussions (7)
City Council Upcoming Agenda Items — October 16, 2026
Council will review upcoming drought management plan updates and proposed water use ordinances to ensure sustainable water resources.
Citizens Utility Advisory Commission Amended — October 7, 2026
The city wants to expand rebates — pool removal could jump from $800 to $3,000 — and add a new water waste ordinance applying year-round. SRP may match the landscape rebate dollar-for-dollar, adding up to $500,000 over five years.
Glendale prepares for less CAP water
Glendale prepares for less CAP water Your Valley
Amended City Council Workshop — June 9, 2026
Glendale water officials warned that declining Colorado River and Salt-Verde reservoir levels could trigger mandatory water reductions and require reliance on stored groundwater and long-term storage credits by 2027.
Citizens Utility Advisory Commission Amended — May 6, 2026
Water resource managers briefed the commission on severe drought conditions in the Salt-Verde and Colorado River watersheds, impending Central Arizona Project delivery reductions, and local groundwater backup projects.
Citizens Utility Advisory Commission Amended — March 4, 2026
Federal environmental studies are warning of massive potential cuts to Arizona's Colorado River water allocation, prompting Glendale to plan ahead with new wells, advanced purification, and stored groundwater.
Citizens Utility Advisory Commission — January 7, 2026
Glendale is actively managing its water supply portfolio amid ongoing Colorado River shortages and lower runoff. Staff highlighted aggressive water storage, groundwater recovery wells, and conservation programs to ensure long-term community resilience.
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