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Despite wet winter, drought remains
One good year of precipitation does not erase decades of drought.
Scottsdale City Council to consider Rio Verde Foothills agreement
On Tuesday, Feb. 21, the City Council will consider authorizing the city manager to execute an agreement with Maricopa County that would re-open a supply of water for non-city residents in unincorporated Rio Verde Foothills, while remaining in compliance with Scottsdale's drought management plan.
Scottsdale saved more than 38 million gallons of water in 2022
The city of Scottsdale reduced municipal water use by 38 million gallons in 2022, following-through on a commitment made last January in the face of worsening drought in the Colorado River basin.
Scottsdale statement and facts - Rio Verde Foothills water
Rio Verde is a separate community governed by Maricopa County, not the City of Scottsdale. Scottsdale has warned and advised that it is not responsible for Rio Verde for many years, especially given the requirements of the City’s mandated drought plan. The city remains firm in that position, and confident it is on the right side of the law. Nothing in the city's action precludes residents in Rio Verde Foothills from purchasing water from other sources. The water haulers who have previously hauled water from Scottsdale have access to water from other jurisdictions and are still offering to haul water to serve the homes in Rio Verde.
Residential mailings regarding the service line warranty program
The city of Scottsdale has partnered with Service Line Warranties of America (SLWA) to offer protection to city homeowners for the water and sewer service lines that connect their homes to the city 's systems. The coverage is 100% voluntary and provided at no cost to the city of Scottsdale.
One Water Brewing Showcase invites public to sample beer made with Scottsdale’s recycled water
Scottsdale Water's One Water Brewing Showcase, a one-of-a-kind event featuring beer made exclusively with ultra-purified, recycled water, takes place Nov. 4-5 at the Scottsdale Waterfront.
Scottsdale City Council passes first-known state code amendment regarding overseeding
Scottsdale City Council approved a code amendment last night which states Homeowner Associations (HOA) cannot mandate homeowners to overseed their lawn. The new code gives homeowners the ability to now choose to not overseed, which is an effective way to save thousands of gallons of water per property.
One Water Brewing Showcase
This one-of-a-kind event brings Scottsdale residents and visitors a chance to participate in the world’s first showcase featuring beer made exclusively with ultra-purified, recycled water from Scottsdale’s Advance Water Treatment Plant.
Scottsdale Water targets irrigation inefficiency and leaks with enhanced rebates
Scottsdale Water enhanced its citywide efforts to encourage residents and businesses to achieve long-term water savings by boosting rebates that support customers in optimizing their irrigation systems, combating wasteful leaks, and upgrading their landscape.
Scottsdale Water official named Arizona Operations Leader of the Year
Scottsdale Water official named Arizona Operations Leader of the Year while the Division wins eight safety awards at AZ Water Conference.
Scottsdale Water recognized for energy-savings program
APS presented the city with a check worth $137,926.80 for Scottsdale Water’s participation in the APS Peak Solutions energy savings program last summer. Since program inception in 2009, Scottsdale Water has received more than $1.3 million for its energy saving efforts.
Scottsdale Water receives recognition at 2022 WateReuse Symposium
Scottsdale asks residents to use five percent less water and conserve more
Scottsdale is asking all residents, businesses and visitors to conserve their water usage by at least five percent as the state is now officially in Tier One of a Colorado River supply shortage.
Protect your home's pipes during freezing temperatures
Be sure to protect your pipes this winter as temperatures drop into the 30s.
Water hauling to halt January 2023 for non-residential customers
In response to the water supply shortage on the Colorado River and the activation of Stage One of Scottsdale’s Drought Management Plan, Scottsdale Water will stop water hauling services for customers residing outside the city’s boundary.
With 3 billion gallons saved, Scottsdale parks maintain focus on water conservation
This success is attributed to turf conversion, upgraded technologies and systems.
Public Notice - Water: Land Use Assumptions & Infrastructure Improvement Plan
The City of Scottsdale hereby gives notice of a public hearing to be held at the regularly scheduled City Council meeting on May 18, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. in the Kiva in City Hall, 3939 Drinkwater Boulevard, Scottsdale, Arizona in connection with the City’s intention to modify the Land Use Assumptions report and Infrastructure Improvement Plan report.

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