Committee advances bill codifying 1‑mile 'safe harbor' for recovery wells in storage area of impact Senate Bill 1785, which would have the ADWR director assume certain recovery wells lie within the area of impact for stored water (generally applying a 1‑mile safe harbor), was passed by the committee after proponent testimony and Department of Water Resources comments. The recorded vote was 6‑3 with one member absent.

The House committee has just greenlit a pivotal bill that could reshape water recovery strategies in Arizona, establishing a crucial 1-mile 'safe harbor' for recovery wells!

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Committee backs bill to codify ADWR 1-mile safe-harbor for recovery wells amid language concerns Senate Bill 17-85 would codify ADWR's longstanding one-mile safe-harbor policy for recovery wells; ADWR asked for clarifying language to specify types of 'water storage infrastructure' to avoid misinterpretation. The committee gave SB1785 a do-pass recommendation after debate about agency flexibility and unintended expansion of pumping.

Arizona's Senate has moved to solidify a crucial water policy that could impact the future of recovery wells and water management in the state.

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Oregon House Bill 3901 mandates water rules study by September 2026 Water Resources Department must study and report on water rules by September 2026.

Oregon's House Bill 3901 is set to reshape water management practices, tackling the urgent challenges of scarcity and sustainability head-on.

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