Committee approves measure to grandfather some ‘conduit’ lakes in AMAs after debate with ADWR The Natural Resource, Energy and Water Committee voted 6–3 to return SB 1,200 as amended, a bill that would exempt certain existing neighborhood lakes that mix groundwater and effluent from enforcement under ARS 45-1-32, while ADWR warned the amendment could permit grandfathering of unlawfully filled lakes.

A contentious vote in Arizona could mean relief for homeowners relying on neighborhood lakes, but concerns over illegal fills and environmental risks are raising alarms.

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