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The city stated in a release that "actions at Lake Powell last month serve as a reminder to us all that we must continue to use water wisely and take additional steps to conserve."
Due to Arizona’s priority system and the Drought Contingency Plan, Chandler’s municipal water supplies were not reduced under the tier-one shortage declared in 2022.
Even though the city can meet water needs of residents and businesses, officials urge continued conservation efforts.
“The city of Chandler recognizes the seriousness of conditions on the Colorado River and will continue to plan for a future with less water,” the release stated.
Among the measure that may be implemented under stage one are:
Increase water conservation education messages.
Develop and implement a public awareness program to alert resident of drought conditions and effects on local water supplies.
Increase groundwater use.
Chandler has been preparing for droughts and a Colorado River shortage for decades and with “a diverse water supply portfolio.
“The city is prepared for deeper levels of shortage,” the release stated.
“Access to a safe and secure water supply is essential to the exceptional quality of life that Chandler provides,” said Mayor Kevin Hartke.
“Through regional coordination, innovative programs and decades of planning, the city has prepared for Colorado River shortages and will continue to monitor and adapt to this evolving situation.”
Chandler officials said that water conservation education in the community has taken place since 1990.
"Our goal continues to be reduced water use through conservation and education. Because of these conservation efforts, the average Chandler household uses 20 percent less water today when compared to 25 years ago," officials said.
Chandler’s conservation programs include:
Find and fix leaks! Chandler offers free water wise site visits.
Smart irrigation controller rebates.
Turf removal rebates.
Online residential water calculator to identify optimal water use.
Large Landscape Water Efficiency Program (customized water budgets).
To learn more about the drought and easy ways to conserve water, visit chandleraz.gov/water.
