Third Phoenix water interconnect
Summary
Tolleson has enough water even through drought and full build-out, but lacks treatment capacity for its SRP allotment. A new well tested at 3,500 gallons a minute (four times typical wells), and a proposed third Phoenix interconnect near 91st and Buckeye could add 2 million gallons a day — and could even lower rates if a major industrial user joins the system.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
The Phoenix interconnect project is budgeted at $2.5 million in the current CIP; a new storage tank is expected to receive federal funding.
Water customers — possibly through lower rates if a large user joins — plus businesses needing reliable water.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (6)
Phoenix to impose 'drought surcharge' amid Colorado River cuts
Phoenix plans a drought surcharge for water users exceeding set limits as it prepares for Colorado River water cuts.
City Council Meeting - Sep 22, 2026
Tolleson is adding a third connection to Phoenix's water system near 91st Avenue and Buckeye, bringing up to 2 million more gallons a day and backup emergency supply. It's budgeted at $2.5 million in the current capital plan and supports industrial customers and growth.
City Council Meeting - Sep 8, 2026
Tolleson has enough water even through drought and full build-out, but lacks treatment capacity for its SRP allotment. A new well tested at 3,500 gallons a minute (four times typical wells), and a proposed third Phoenix interconnect near 91st and Buckeye could add 2 million gallons a day — and could even lower rates if a major industrial user joins the system.
City Council Meeting - Aug 25, 2026
Two agreements — Veolia for EDR treatment plant parts ($800K/year) and McCarthy for water/wastewater construction ($5M/year) — keep the city's water systems reliable and ready for growth, including the new Aquatics Center.
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Arizona, Scottsdale to lose Colorado River water - Daily Independent
Colorado River water cuts are coming to Arizona ... and Scottsdale, but city leaders say it won’t hurt the city’s current consumption levels. Under the current agreement, Arizona is allotted …
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