A. In order to efficiently manage sources of replenishment water, the district may store and recover water outside of the district’s boundaries pursuant to Title 45, Chapter 3.

Terms Used In Arizona Laws 48-4474

  • District: means a groundwater replenishment district established under this chapter. See Arizona Laws 48-4401
  • Water acquisition costs: means the cost of acquiring water for use by the district in fulfilling its replenishment obligations pursuant to sections 48-4470, 48-4472 and 48-4501, including costs of purchase or lease of water, energy costs for transporting water, operation costs, maintenance costs, withdrawal or severance taxes paid in connection with the water, capital costs for headworks, well or transmission facilities constructed at a water source and interest on monies that are borrowed to acquire water. See Arizona Laws 48-4401

B. The costs of operating storage and recovery facilities outside of the district shall be included as part of the water acquisition costs incurred by the district.