Northwest Recharge Recovery and Delivery System (NWRRDS) Tour and Status
Summary
The town is making steady progress on the multi-decade NWRRDS pipeline and booster station project, which is designed to bring renewable Colorado River water directly to Oro Valley by early 2027 and reduce reliance on groundwater pumping.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed May 11, 2026.
Impact analysis
Total partnered project costs are estimated at $52 million, with Oro Valley funding its share through impact fees, groundwater preservation fees, grants, and bond financing.
Oro Valley residents and water customers will benefit from a secure, diversified, and long-term renewable water supply.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Water Utility Commission — May 11, 2026
The town is moving forward with key water infrastructure projects, including reservoir rehabilitations, booster stations, and transmission mains under the NWRRDS program.
Water Utility Commission — May 1, 2026
Commissioners toured the nearly completed NWRRDS water infrastructure project, which has been in development for over a decade. Staff and commissioners discussed the history of the intergovernmental agreement, the engineering scope, and plans for a major public commissioning event in early 2027.
Water Utility Commission — March 9, 2026
The town is making steady progress on the multi-decade NWRRDS pipeline and booster station project, which is designed to bring renewable Colorado River water directly to Oro Valley by early 2027 and reduce reliance on groundwater pumping.
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