Apache Junction Water District Meeting - 04/21/26

The City of Apache Junction Water District held a meeting on April 21, 2026, where the board approved the schedule for the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget work sessions and public hearings, including a special meeting on May 5, 2026, and regular meetings on May 19 and June 16, 2026. The district director provided updates on water resource management, including the doubling of customers since 2021 and the implementation of automated metering infrastructure to detect leaks and conserve water. Significant procurement-related discussions included the ongoing Salt River Project and Central Arizona Project interconnect facility, with cost-sharing agreements and design phases progressing, and the drilling and construction of well number 10 at Blossom Rock, which is on budget and on schedule. Additionally, construction is underway to expand the Superstition Water Plant capacity from 4 million to 10 million gallons per day, expected to complete by July 2028. The district has collected approximately $20 million through water resource acquisition fees to fund these projects. No motions or votes related to new contracts or expenditures were recorded during this meeting.