Buckeye, Queen Creek officials try to calm public after Arizona limits new home construction

After news that the state was going to cut off approvals for new homes that rely solely on groundwater, local officials—including those from Buckeye, Queen Creek and Phoenix—tried to temper any panic with assurances that policies wouldn’t affect current residents or businesses and would have minimal impact on future growth. While Arizona cities will have to address water supply, some of the biggest like Phoenix, Mesa and Scottsdale rely on river and reclaimed water instead of groundwater, so they won’t be affected by the limits on construction. Also, the water issue could help spur conservation measures, promote infill to increase density and lead to the advancement of water purification.

Source: https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-water/2023/06/02/arizona-limits-new-home-builds-buckeye-queen-creek-officials-react/70279788007/