Water Policies 6.16.26 workshop.pdf

June  16, 2026
City of Buckeye
Citywide Water Management 
Policies
Terry Lowe, Water Resources Director
Council Workshop Session

• Purpose of Policies
• Proposed Policies:
• Strategic Water Planning
• Use of Reclaimed Water
• Water Conservation
• Water Acquisition & Funding
• Water Allocations for Designations 
of Assured Water Supply
• Other Communities
• Next Steps
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Purpose of Policies
• Memorializes the city’s commitment 
to Sound Water Management 
Practices
• Establishes framework/direction for 
staff
• Supports city participation in 
regional efforts
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Providers with Similar Policies
Provider
Adopted
Policy Areas
City of Peoria
2007
“Principles of Sound Water Management:”
City of Surprise
May 19, 2015; 
amended August 21, 
2018
“Water Conservation”, “Water Funding”, “Water 
Acquisition”, “Use of Reclaimed Water”
City of Flagstaff
April 1, 2014
“Principles of Sound Water Management Water 
Policies”
City of Goodyear
May 19, 2025
“Water Allocation Policy”
City of Goodyear
May 2018
“Water Conservation Committee: 
Recommendation Plan Report”
City of Scottsdale
July 20, 2022
“Scottsdale Sustainable Water Management 
Principles”
City of Tucson
August 2021
“Water Resources Master Plan”
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Next Steps
• June – July : 
 
Stakeholder Review
Home Builders
Landowners
Developers
• August :         
Incorporate Feedback
• Fall 2026 :  
 
Summary Workshop Session
• Fall 2026 :  
 
Seek Council Adoption 
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Questions
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