Phoenix, SRP Execute Agreements to Ensure Reliable and Adequate Water Supplies During Periods of Drought and Shortage

Originally published in Journal of Water, Fall 2018

The City of Phoenix and Salt River Project (“SRP”) have entered into two agreements that help Phoenix safeguard against drought. The first was a 40-year well capacity agreement that expires on July 31, 2058. It was followed by a 10-year storage agreement that expires on September 30, 2028.

The well agreement provides Phoenix with 20,000 AF/year of capaci…