WELCOME NEIGHBORS!
Read & learn about efforts to secure a source of water for the Rio Verde Foothills!
WHY WE ARE HERE
Those that rely on hauled water need a secure source of water!
Scottsdale has advised us multiple times that it is prudent for us to secure our own water source. Per City of Scottsdale's most recent letter dated May 1, 2020 :
"It is our intention, at some point in time in the future, to require that anyone purchasing water to haul, either for private or commercial use, to demonstrate that the water will be used in the Scottsdale Service area. Since Scottsdale has no obligation to provide Rio Verde water, it is prudent that the Rio Verde Residents find a long term water supply and distribution system to meet their needs.”
For a MAP of the Rio Verde Foothills area located East of N. Scottsdale in Arizona, which is referred to as Rio Verde in the City of Scottsdale's letter, CLICK HERE!
Water is essential for RVF!
WHAT'S HAPPENING
HOW WE ARE HELPING
HOW WE ARE HELPING
Our community was notified in 2016 that the City of Scottsdale cannot guarantee service in the future and has advised the area residents to obtain a separate water source. Various neighbors have volunteered their time in an effort to understand the water situation and research options for a solution. There has been growing support for
Our community was notified in 2016 that the City of Scottsdale cannot guarantee service in the future and has advised the area residents to obtain a separate water source. Various neighbors have volunteered their time in an effort to understand the water situation and research options for a solution. There has been growing support for a Domestic Water Improvement District (District) and we have been working toward a solution for our entire community. The input from residents at the 2018 Community Meeting and on social media clarified a few key points that the majority of our community:
- Does not want the entire community included in the District.
- Does not want water piped to homes.
- Wanted only those that benefit from the District to pay for it.
Based on this, we created a Petition for a noncontiguous District and submitted it to Maricopa County on July 23, 2019 for the go ahead to move forward with collecting signatures from those interested. County needed and asked for an Opinion from the State’s General Attorney on a few items. Those answers were received in August, 2020 via Opinion #I20-011, which confirmed that a noncontiguous District encompassing a standpipe(s) and trucks to haul water to members would qualify as a “domestic water delivery system” per existing statute. This was extremely important for our community as we want the District created for only those who want to be in it and will be serving water via a standpipe(s) as it is done today. Based on this, we can finally move forward with a Petition for a District, which is the first step to secure a source of water for roughly 700 community members that rely on hauled water. The District will be created to only include those who sign the Petition. For those that have do not want to join - you will not need to do a thing. Without your signature on the petition - your parcel(s) will NOT be in the District.
HOW WE ARE HELPING
HOW WE ARE HELPING
HOW WE ARE HELPING
A small group of neighbors, are volunteering our time and energy because we realize that it is important to secure a long-term source of water for our community. In pursuit of this goal, we have created a Nonprofit Corporation, RVF Water Resources Inc., to assist with fundraising, financial accountability and transparency until the Dis
A small group of neighbors, are volunteering our time and energy because we realize that it is important to secure a long-term source of water for our community. In pursuit of this goal, we have created a Nonprofit Corporation, RVF Water Resources Inc., to assist with fundraising, financial accountability and transparency until the District is formed. Donations are not tax deductible and Directors do not get paid. We have also spent hundreds of hours researching and gathering information about our water situation. The solution is a District that would benefit those who petition for it and a simple way for others to keep their property out of the District. We feel strongly that we have acknowledged the different needs and opinions of our community members, have done our best to provide a solution that is the most affordable and focuses on those with a need/desire for a long term source of water for hauling. We are sharing this information with you, our community.
A VIRTUAL COMMUNITY MEETING will be held on December 8, 2020 at 6pm.
Go to the "Meeting" tab to sign up.
GET INVOLVED
HOW WE ARE HELPING
GET INVOLVED
BE INFORMED!
Read everything we have provided for you on this website. If you still have questions, go to "Get Notified" and complete your information. We have provided a questions/comments section as we will incorporate these questions for our community meeting.
VOLUNTEER!
We need your help getting the word out to all of our neighbors a
BE INFORMED!
Read everything we have provided for you on this website. If you still have questions, go to "Get Notified" and complete your information. We have provided a questions/comments section as we will incorporate these questions for our community meeting.
VOLUNTEER!
We need your help getting the word out to all of our neighbors about the water situation and our upcoming community meeting. We also need help collecting signatures during our petition drive. We would greatly appreciate your contributions!