rural groundwater management areas; establishment

HB 2714 requires counties to verify adequate water supply before approving new subdivisions in rural groundwater areas. Developers must provide either a state water adequacy report or a written commitment from a city/town water provider designated as having sufficient supply. An exception allows water transport by vehicle/train if counties confirm no alternative water exists and transportation meets safety rules, with strict documentation requirements. This applies to areas outside existing "active management areas" and affects developers, counties, and water providers in rural Arizona. Counties must note water supply status directly on subdivision plats.