Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation CAP water lease
Summary
The town secured a one-year lease for 4,800 acre-feet of CAP water, which will be recharged locally and strengthens the town's water portfolio for future growth — and it costs less per acre-foot than CAGRD water.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $3.7 million for one year, paid from impact fees rather than the general fund or ratepayers.
Marana residents — the town's water supply and aquifer get a boost without raising rates.
City taxpayers and the municipal budget take a hit as they deal with the fallout of the illegal fee setup.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Council-Regular Meeting — October 20, 2026
The town is borrowing to double the capacity of its wastewater treatment plant, banking on development impact fees to pay the debt. Moody's awarded Marana its top Aaa rating, which should lower borrowing costs.
Council-Regular Meeting — October 6, 2026
The town secured a one-year lease for 4,800 acre-feet of CAP water, which will be recharged locally and strengthens the town's water portfolio for future growth — and it costs less per acre-foot than CAGRD water.
Council-Study Session — April 28, 2026
Big capital costs are coming for water and wastewater systems, and staff is chasing grants and forgivable loans — including for PFAS contamination — but competition for that money is stiff.
State supreme court finds Marana in violation of water treatment costs
State supreme court finds Marana in violation of water treatment costs AZPM News
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