Our concern about the AZ Corporation Commission's request is that it does not disclose to residents that a standpipe solution does not provide a long-term (99 years), legally obligated source of water to properties in RVF.
1, The Arizona Corporation Commission requests residents to voice what solution they want.
2. Letter to Residents with additional details on the Commission's request.
3. EPCOR: Summary of Conversation
Supervisor Galvin sent an update for the Rio Verde Foothills residents and the proposed Board members for the DWID sent out a letter to the community to share it.
FAQ's provided by Maricopa County as of March 22, 2022.
If you have questions - please call Jennifer Simpson - 602-402-2206
This News Release clarifies Scottsdale's Drought Management Plan and the deadline of January 1, 2023 for water hauling that will have an impact on the Rio Verde Foothills Community. In other words - those that currently live east of 136th St., either North or South of Rio Verde Dr., will no longer be able to haul water from Scottsdale.
This letter is an update on Scottsdale's position regarding water hauling to non-residents.
The letter says, "Should we be in a Tier 1 shortage in 2023, Scottsdale will impose its Stage 1 restrictions on water hauling."
As of the May 2021 U.S. Bureau of Reclamation report, a Tier 2 shortage is "Most Probable" for 2023.
Those opposing the formation of the Rio Verde Foothills Domestic Water Improvement District submitted a petition against the establishment of the RVF DWID to the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors. This is the detailed response from those petitioning FOR the formation of the RVF DWID.
When a noncontiguous District submits its petition it must include "consent" from any town/city within 6 miles. Consent was obtained from Fountain Hills, Carefree and Scottsdale. We have included the transcript from Scottsdale's Council Meeting Item #13 since Scottsdale discusses Lake Mead's projected Tier 1 shortage declaration which will reduce Scottsdale's water availability, misinformation in the Rio Verde Foothills and emphasize the importance of RVF obtaining its own water source.
In an effort to clarify the facts regarding our current water situation and the Rio Verde Foothills Domestic Water Improvement District (DWID), we will be hosting additional community meetings. We invite you to join us, ask questions, express concerns and hopefully gain a better understanding of our current water situation and how water security can be ensured by establishing the DWID. To be notified of upcoming meetings and receive updates please click on the link below.
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602-299-5222 or 602-402-2206