AZ HB2520

Department of Water Resources shall conduct a survey of one or more areas in the groundwater basins of the upper Colorado river water planning area to determine status and resiliency of groundwater.

Survey shall develop data on groundwater use and availability, including well status, groundwater levels, types of groundwater users, and other relevant information by metering and monitoring wells with pumps capable of more than 35 gallons per minute.

Department shall compile survey data and submit reports to county boards of supervisors, the speaker of the house, senate president, affected legislative members, and the secretary of state.

County boards of supervisors may recommend whether to meter and monitor wells and may submit recommendations to the Department of Water Resources upon receipt of the report.

Section is repealed effective December 31, 2017.