ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Fifty-fourth Legislature

Second Regular Session

House: NREW DP 12-1-0-0-0-0

HCM2004: Yuma desalting plant; continued operation

Sponsor:  Representative Griffin, LD 14

House Engrossed

Overview

Requests that the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Interior (Secretary) take all necessary measures to operate the Yuma Desalting Plant (YDP).

History

The YDP was authorized by the Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Act of 1974 to treat saline drainage water from the Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation and Drainage District for delivery to Mexico. It utilizes two reverse osmosis treatment systems and can treat up to 100,000 acre-feet of water annually. However, it has only operated for brief periods since it was completed in 1992.

Provisions

1.    Declares that the Arizona House of Representatives, with the Senate concurring, prays:

a)    That the Secretary immediately take all necessary measures to fulfill its obligations to provide Colorado River water augmentation and conservation through operating the YDP, if feasible, or a suitable alternative; and

b)    That the Arizona Secretary of State transmit copies of this memorial to the Secretary, the President of the United States, the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives and each Member of Congress from Arizona.☐ Prop 105 (45 votes) ☐ Prop 108 (40 votes) ☐ Emergency (40 votes) ☐ Fiscal Note

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