By Office of Gov. Katie Hobbs
On March 4, Gov. Katie Hobbs celebrated Pinal County’s first Alternative Designation of Assured Water Supply alongside Arizona Water Company and regional leaders at the Casa Grande City Hall.
ADAWS is a new program that assists communities in achieving 100-year Assured Water Supply protections that save groundwater and help build more homes. Arizona Water Company has received its 100-year Designation through the ADAWS Program, and this landmark achievement comes after years of work under Hobbs’ leadership to advance policies that protect Arizona’s water supplies.
“This ADAWS Designation is a critical step to building homes, growing our economy, and protecting our water for generations,” said Hobbs. “Pinal County has waited a decade for water solutions like this one, and today we are proving that Arizona has what it takes to conquer our water challenges and deliver real results for our communities. Congratulations to Arizona Water Company and all the stakeholders who have worked for years to make this a reality.”
“This Designation gives our communities the certainty they need to grow with confidence,” said Arizona Water Company President & Chief Operating Officer Fred Schneider. “By working closely with Governor Hobbs and local leaders, we’ve built a path that secures renewable water supplies while safeguarding ratepayers and supporting economic opportunity across Pinal County. ADAWS is proof that when Arizona comes together, we can solve big challenges with long‑term, sustainable solutions.”
Arizona Water Company is the first water provider to receive a new 100-year Designation in the Pinal Active Management Area in more than 20 years, and the second utility to receive a Designation through ADAWS in the entire state. The designation will extend 100-year water supply protections across Arizona Water Company’s service area and provide enough water for more than 80,000 new homes. (Source)