Leveraging the Value of Water: Water Allocation Policies in Arizona

Water allocation policies are an exciting new opportunity to manage commercial, industrial and institutional water demand. The policy approach was pioneered in Chandler, Arizona, and is now seen in various forms across the state. Many communities have tailored them to fit their needs, and many more are in development.

Sonoran Institute and the AZ Water Association Conservation Committee summarized three examples of these policies for this Kachina News magazine article. Read on to learn more about what a water allocation policy involves and some advice for development and implementation in your community.

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