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SOUTHERN ARIZONA WATER USERS ASSOCIATION

AZ · EIN 860992092 · $56K rev · advocacy · infrastructure · www.sawua.org
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The Southern Arizona Water Users Association (SAWUA) is a coalition of 15 water providers, wastewater agencies, and agricultural users in the Tucson region. It advocates for sustainable water policy at the state and regional level, representing over 900,000 residents in the Santa Cruz River Basin. SAWUA coordinates unified positions on legislation, collaborates with state agencies, and supports long-term water planning and conservation initiatives.

activities · 4

what they do

direct service · 2
  • Support for community water and sanitation initiatives Clean Water Access Initiatives
    Has supported the Ride With Purpose program for over ten years, contributing to safe drinking water, sanitation services, and environmental stewardship in underserved communities.
  • Water delivery and wastewater treatment Community Water Supply Operations
    Delivers nearly 200,000 acre-feet of potable water annually and treats over 64,000 acre-feet of wastewater each year, providing essential water infrastructure services in Southern Arizona.
advocacy · 2
  • Advocacy at state level on water issues Water Policy Advocacy & Planning
    Represents Southern Arizona water interests at the State Capitol and Legislature, advocating for legislation and policies that protect and advance regional water priorities.
  • Water resource policy coordination Water Policy Advocacy & Planning
    Engages in regional water resource policy and planning efforts to protect and improve the quality and quantity of water resources in Southern Arizona.
strategies · 1

how they think

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named programs · 3

what they call their work

Advocacy at the Arizona Legislature
Represents Southern Arizona water interests by engaging with lawmakers, state agencies, and stakeholders to shape water policy and oppose detrimental legislation
Long-Term Water Policy Development
Focuses on desalination, water augmentation, groundwater regulation in Non-Active Management Areas, and solutions for AMAs beyond 2025
Ride With Purpose Support
Supports a charitable organization that raises funds and awareness for safe drinking water, sanitation, and environmental stewardship through motorcycle charity rides
relationships · 9

who they work with

  • Agri-Business Council Partner — Coordinated the Vetting Forum 4 Water discussions.
  • Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Government — Works closely with this governmental entity that affects water in Southern Arizona.
  • Arizona Department of Water Resources Government — Works closely with this governmental entity that affects water in Southern Arizona.
  • Arizona Department of Water Resources Partner — Hosted workgroups for the 4th and 5th Management Plan consistent with the Groundwater Management Act of 1980.
  • Arizona Municipal Water Users Association Partner — Coordinated the Vetting Forum 4 Water discussions.
  • Arizona Municipal Water Users Association (AMWUA) Partner — Collaborates on state-wide water policies.
  • Central Arizona Project Government — Works closely with this governmental entity that affects water in Southern Arizona.
  • Northern Arizona Municipal Water Users Association (NAMWUA) Partner — Collaborates on state-wide water policies.
  • Ride With Purpose Partner — Supported for over a decade to help provide safe drinking water, sanitation services, and environmental stewardship to communities in need.