HB2737 amends Arizona law to allow permits for withdrawing poor quality groundwater if no other beneficial use exists.

HB2737 amends section 45-516 of the Arizona Revised Statutes to allow the director to issue permits for withdrawing poor quality groundwater to non-irrigation users. The director must determine that the groundwater has no other beneficial use and that the withdrawal is consistent with the management plan. Permits can last up to thirty-five years, based on the estimated life of the groundwater source. The director will monitor withdrawals and can terminate the permit if necessary.

HB2737 amends Arizona law to allow permits for withdrawing poor quality groundwater if no other beneficial use exists.

HB2737 amends section 45-516 of the Arizona Revised Statutes to allow the director to issue permits for withdrawing poor quality groundwater to non-irrigation users. The director must determine that the groundwater has no other beneficial use and that the withdrawal is consistent with the management plan. Permits can last up to thirty-five years, based on the estimated life of the groundwater source. The director will monitor withdrawals and can terminate the permit if necessary.