Kevin Stone
Gilbert utility rates to start rising in April, with water and trash bills doubling by 2026
Gilbert utility customers can expect to see significantly higher water and trash bills starting with the April cycle.21 days ago
Damon Allred
Golden algae toxin blooms to blame for fish kills at Saguaro, Canyon lakes
Golden algae toxin blooms are behind recent fish kills at Saguaro and Canyon lakes, the Arizona Game and Fish Department confirmed Friday.1 month ago
SuElen Rivera
Saudi dairy company Fondomonte ceases water pumping in far west Arizona
A Saudi dairy company that once pumped water through a lease on local farmland in far west Arizona has officially ceased operations.1 month ago
Colton Krolak
Biden administration investing over $500 million to conserve Colorado River System
The Biden administration will invest hundreds of millions of dollars to conserve the Colorado River Basin System.1 month ago
KTAR.com
City of Chandler begins 3-year process of converting grass to xeriscape
The Chandler City Council recently greenlit a three-year initiative to convert patches of grass to xeriscape, a landscape approach designed to conserve water.2 months ago
Serena O'Sullivan
City of Surprise offering new water rebates for turf removal, landscapes and irrigation controllers
The city of Surprise is expanding its water conservation rebate program. These rebates are available through May 1, 2026.2 months ago
Tom Kuebel
National Forest Foundation and SRP agree to 5-year forest restoration agreement
The National Forest Foundation and SRP agreed to a five-year partnership to reduce wildfire risk and protect watershed basins in the Tonto National Forest.2 months ago
Kevin Stone
Second consecutive wet winter is a big win for Valley’s water supply
Arizona’s second consecutive wet winter is big win for the Valley’s water supply, as SRP reservoirs near capacity.2 months ago
Serena O'Sullivan
Mesa gets $1M grant to replace grass strips with sustainable rocks at parks
The City of Mesa won a $1.06 million Water Conservation Grant Fund Award to pay for the removal of non-functional turf at around 50 parks.3 months ago
Balin Overstolz McNair
Arizona Department of Water Resources exploring options for long-term groundwater management
The Arizona Department of Water Resources kicked off an informal process to establish a new groundwater management area in Gila Bend.3 months ago
Tom Kuebel
Globe, 2 other Arizona water systems to receive funding to combat PFAS
Globe and two other water systems will receive funding from the ADEQ to help combat PFAS contaminants in water sources.3 months ago
KTAR Video
Video: Water Watch: El Niño likely to provide steadiness in Arizona water levels over next year
El Niño likely to provide steadiness in Arizona water levels over next year. KTAR News reporter Colton Krolak previews this week’s Water Watch. Read, watch and listen to more here: https://ktar.com/story/5555754/el-nino-likely-to-provide-steadiness-in-arizona-water-levels-over-next-year/ Video: Jeremy Schnell and Felisa Cárdenas/KTAR News4 months ago
KTAR.com
El Niño likely to provide steadiness in Arizona water levels over next year
Heavy precipitation due to El Niño could help maintain Arizona's water levels in 2024, according to a climatologist in the state.4 months ago
Kevin Stone
SRP to close portions of 2 canals in west Phoenix, Glendale for maintenance work
Stretches of two canals in west Phoenix and Glendale will be closed and drained for maintenance work starting next month, according to Salt River Project.4 months ago
Damon Allred
Gila River Indian Community to receive solar panels over canals
The Biden-Harris Administration will give $5.65 million to construct and install solar panels over the Casa Blanca Canal.4 months ago
Kevin Stone
Gilbert residents would see monthly utility bills jump by more than $50 under proposal
Gilbert residents would pay about $25 more per month next year and over $50 more within three years under proposed utility rate and fee hikes.5 months ago
Danny Shapiro
Standpipe for Rio Verde Foothills water service approved, providing long-term solution
The rural community of Rio Verde Foothills has a long-term water solution after a standpipe was approved Wednesday.5 months ago
Associated Press
Tensions over water are bubbling up at thirsty rural Arizona alfalfa farms
Worries about future water supplies from the McMullen Valley's ancient aquifers are bubbling up in rural western Arizona.5 months ago
Heidi Hommel
SRP to work with ASU to assess condition of watershed through use of lidar
Salt River Project is partnering with ASU on a project to evaluate the condition of hydropower assets on SRP’s watershed.5 months ago
KTAR Video
Video: Water Watch: SRP, ASU team up on hydro electric energy project
KTAR News reporter Heidi Hommel dives into the latest hydro electric energy project SRP and ASU are have teamed up on. Video: Jeremy Schnell and Felisa Cárdenas/KTAR News5 months ago
Heidi Hommel
ADEQ seeks input on purification system to treat wastewater for consumption for Arizonans
Arizonans could be drinking wastewater by next winter. The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality released its Advanced Water Purification roadmap and is seeking input from stakeholders.5 months ago
KTAR Video
Video: Water Watch: Reusable water is coming to Arizona
Water Watch: Reusable water is coming to Arizona Read more: https://azdeq.gov/PR/AWP Video: Jeremy Schnell and Felisa Cárdenas/KTAR News Picture: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images5 months ago
KTAR.com
Biden announces nearly $64 million investment to protect Arizona’s Colorado River
President Biden announced $63.4 million in new investments as part of the Investing in America agenda in the Colorado River System.6 months ago
