Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Prescott public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in water utilities
Prescott Lakes Effluent Agreement
The city and the Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe have a settlement agreement involving effluent credits — essentially rights to reclaimed water. How the city positions itself in these ongoing discussions could shape Prescott's water supply arrangements for years.
Long-Term Water Management Plan Public Outreach Strategy
Prescott is building a 50-year water management plan, with a draft due January 2027 and final approval targeted for July 2027. The plan covers groundwater supplies, conservation, pipe replacement, and stormwater capture — and council members flagged gaps around growth assumptions and PFAS contamination.
PFAS Water Treatment Roadmap and Estimated $70M Costs
Prescott faces an estimated $70 million cost to meet new federal PFAS water standards, with lawsuit recoveries covering only $3–6 million. Council members pressed Senator Finchem for state help and deadline flexibility for rural communities facing this unfunded federal mandate.
Airport Infrastructure and Construction Projects
Updates and discussions regarding ongoing construction projects at the airport facility.
Big Chino Water Ranch Infrastructure and Cost Estimates
Council members urged Senator Finchem to protect Prescott and Prescott Valley's Big Chino water rights from valley interests, and discussed desalination deals with California and Colorado River accountability.