Regional Water Supply and Global Water Designation
Summary
Global Water told the council the local aquifer is healthy enough to support a 100-year assured water supply designation of 50,306 acre-feet per year, but couldn't confirm whether Hudbay's permitted 6,000 acre-feet of pumping was in the groundwater model — and promised to research it. CAGRD replenishment costs will also shift from property tax bills to water bills.
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Last discussed Jun 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
CAGRD replenishment charges move onto water bills, and Global Water plans a 2027 rate review with new rates effective in late 2028.
Water customers gain assured supply security; the utility gains a larger consolidated rate base.
Customers will see replenishment costs on water bills instead of property tax bills, and potential rate increases after 2028.
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Town Council Meeting
Global Water told the council the local aquifer is healthy enough to support a 100-year assured water supply designation of 50,306 acre-feet per year, but couldn't confirm whether Hudbay's permitted 6,000 acre-feet of pumping was in the groundwater model — and promised to research it. CAGRD replenishment costs will also shift from property tax bills to water bills.
SSSR calls on Sahuarita to assess Hudbay's water agreement
SSSR calls on Sahuarita to assess Hudbay's water agreement KVOA
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