Goodyear approves backup water delivery agreement

The Goodyear City Council unanimously approved an agreement with the Central Arizona Water Conservation District to secure backup water supplies. (City of Goodyear/Submitted) The Goodyear City Council unanimously approved an agreement with the Central Arizona Water Conservation District to secure backup water supplies as ongoing Colorado River shortages are expected to reduce the city’s water allocation in 2027.During its Nov. 2 meeting, the council voted 7-0 to approve the Firming Water Delivery Agreement, establishing a process for recovering previously stored water to offset an anticipated reduction of 1,504 acre-feet in the city’s Central Arizona Project allocation.Goodyear Water Services Director Barbara Chappell said the agreement provides flexibility in accessing water reserves maintained by the Arizona Water Banking Authority, which has stored millions of acre-feet underground in preparation for shortages.

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