Chapter 58 Water, Stormwater, and Sewer Code Amendments
Summary
The city is moving to regulate massive industrial water users like data centers and bottling plants, requiring them to sign 15-year agreements and buy their own water if they exceed 100,000 gallons a day.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jan 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Requires intensive commercial or industrial applicants to independently purchase water credits or surface water rights on the open market for usage exceeding city allocations.
Existing and future residential and commercial water customers in Surprise who rely on a secure, long-term municipal water supply.
Developers and certain commercial businesses may face stricter landscaping and pretreatment maintenance requirements.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Regular City Council Meeting - Jan 20, 2026
The city updated its municipal utility codes to restrict non-functional turf in new builds and establish strict oversight for commercial operations using over 100,000 gallons of water daily, protecting local water supplies from heavy industrial drain.
Regular City Council Work Session - Jan 6, 2026
The city is moving to regulate massive industrial water users like data centers and bottling plants, requiring them to sign 15-year agreements and buy their own water if they exceed 100,000 gallons a day.
Regular City Council Work Session - Oct 7, 2025
The city is updating municipal codes to better manage sewer infrastructure by regulating fats, oils, and greases (FOG), clarifying stormwater maintenance responsibilities, and banning nonfunctional grass in new developments to conserve water.
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