Comprehensive Water Strategy and Conservation
Summary
The city's new zoning ordinance requires water-efficient landscaping, irrigation, and development standards for new construction — meaning future subdivisions will use less water.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
Requires upfront capital investment for pipeline and infrastructure installation but offers long-term savings on water utility bills.
All Goodyear water customers, thanks to reduced long-term demand on the water supply.
None identified, though residents receive precautionary water quality notices.
Mentions & discussions (8)
City Council Regular Meeting — September 28, 2026
Goodyear is entering a consent order with Maricopa County after detecting elevated Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs) in two distribution areas. City officials stress that water is safe to drink and that mobile carbon filtration units will be installed by October to reduce chemical precursors.
City Council Regular Meeting — September 14, 2026
City staff outlined a strategic plan to increase non-potable water usage for park irrigation from 27% to 75%, reducing reliance on expensive potable drinking water. Council members generally supported the initiative while noting potential concerns regarding water salinity and infrastructure costs.
Citizen Water Advisory Committee — August 12, 2026
The city's new zoning ordinance requires water-efficient landscaping, irrigation, and development standards for new construction — meaning future subdivisions will use less water.
City Council Work Session — June 15, 2026
Proposed municipal code amendments will enforce the city's Water Resource Allocation Policy, protecting existing water users and managing future growth amid long-term Colorado River water supply uncertainties.
City Council Work Session — May 11, 2026
The city is updating its long-term water management plan to balance future growth with conservation. Officials discussed innovative ideas like water cap-and-trade programs and advanced water purification while addressing resident concerns about data centers and water availability.
'Complicated issue': Goodyear residents to pay more for utilities after city council vote
'Complicated issue': Goodyear residents to pay more for utilities after city council vote 12News
Goodyear taking strides to improve water profile
With the Colorado River declaring a Tier 2 drought, saving water around the Valley is vital.
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