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2025 Integrated Water Master Plan (IWMP) Update

Buckeye

Summary

The city updated its master plan for water, wastewater, and reclaimed water systems to ensure sustainable infrastructure development as Buckeye grows through 2040.

At a glance

Total mentions
2
Last 30 days
0

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 6, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Guides future municipal utility capital improvement expenditures and developer contributions.

✅Who benefits

Future residential and commercial developments and existing utility ratepayers through orderly infrastructure planning.

Mentions & discussions (13)

MeetingOct 6, 2026

Council (Regular) - Oct 6, 2026

Buckeye adopted a formal set of water management policies covering strategic planning, reclaimed water, acquisitions, conservation, and allocations. These policies guide how the city manages its precious water resources amidst ongoing growth.

West Valley ViewJun 24, 2026

Buckeye discusses water future amid shortages

Buckeye discusses water future amid shortages West Valley View

MeetingJan 6, 2026approved

Council (Regular) - Jan 6, 2026

The city updated its master plan for water, wastewater, and reclaimed water systems to ensure sustainable infrastructure development as Buckeye grows through 2040.

KJZZOct 15, 2025

Groundwater issues have halted developments in Buckeye. Arizona has plan to move forward

Groundwater issues have halted developments in Buckeye. Arizona has plan to move forward KJZZ

High Country NewsOct 6, 2025

The dried-out subdivisions of Phoenix

The dried-out subdivisions of Phoenix High Country News

KJZZJul 19, 2025

First-ever legal transfer of water from rural Arizona to cities approved for Buckeye, Queen Creek

First-ever legal transfer of water from rural Arizona to cities approved for Buckeye, Queen Creek KJZZ

azcentral.com and The Arizona RepublicApr 27, 2025

'A green oasis is not realistic': How Buckeye is planning for sustainable growth

'A green oasis is not realistic': How Buckeye is planning for sustainable growth azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic

PlanetizenOct 29, 2023

Arizona Town Looks for New Water Sources, Insists Development ‘Full Steam Ahead’

Arizona Town Looks for New Water Sources, Insists Development ‘Full Steam Ahead’ Planetizen

The GuardianOct 19, 2023

Pipeline dreams: the desert city out to surpass Phoenix by importing water

Pipeline dreams: the desert city out to surpass Phoenix by importing water The Guardian

12NewsMar 3, 2023

Mayor: Buckeye's water supply is 'secure' despite state water report

Mayor: Buckeye's water supply is 'secure' despite state water report 12News

The Business JournalsFeb 2, 2023

Buckeye approves spending $80 million for water rights

Buckeye approves spending $80 million for water rights The Business Journals

azcentral.com and The Arizona RepublicJan 31, 2023

Fast-growing Buckeye's land, water rights deal still not enough to quench need

Fast-growing Buckeye's land, water rights deal still not enough to quench need azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic

Inside Climate NewsJan 17, 2023

Arizona’s New Governor Takes on Water Conservation and Promises to Revise the State’s Groundwater Management Act

Arizona’s New Governor Takes on Water Conservation and Promises to Revise the State’s Groundwater Management Act Inside Climate News

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