Water in Arizona
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Title: Water in Arizona
Course Description: This mandatory 1-hour General Continuing Education course provides real estate agents in Arizona with essential knowledge about water resources, rights, and regulations impacting property transactions in the state. Agents will learn about Arizona’s Assured Water Supply program, groundwater management, and important considerations when dealing with water-related issues in real estate transactions.
Course Outline:
- Basics of Arizona Water Resources
- Define AMA (Active Management Area) & INA (Irrigation Non-expansion Area).
- Identify the 6 AMAs in Arizona.
- Discuss AMA goals and their impact on development.
- Explain INAs, their purpose, rights to contract for INA water, and water use within INAs.
- Water Delivery Systems
- Identify the water distribution system for properties.
- Define Groundwater, Assured Water Supply (AWS), Adequate Water Supply (AWS), Surface Water, and Hauled Water.
- Discuss water rights and permissible water uses for properties.
- Outline water-related fees beyond municipal water billing (e.g., CFDs, Improvement Districts, HOA fees).
- Additional Water Considerations
- Discuss Grandfathered Water Rights and the preservation process.
- Identify water priority in Arizona.
- Explore potential changes to Arizona’s Assured Water Supply law, including the Alternative Path to Designation of Assured Water Supply (ADAWS).
- Review sources of information on water issues, including proposed commingling for water certificates in Phoenix and Pinal AMAs.
- Resources for Further Information
- Provide a resource list including:
- WeSERV Flyer on the DRE website
- Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR)
- Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC)
- Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Superfund map
- Relevant sections of Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS)
- Drought Contingency Plan (DCP) on azleg.gov
- Water Infrastructure Finance Authority (WIFA) Website
- Irrigation districts and wetlands information
- Surface watersheds map from ADWR
- Arizona Department of Agriculture resources
- University of Arizona resources on wells, agriculture, and precision farming
- Bureau of Reclamation resources
- Provide a resource list including:
Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the basics of Arizona’s water management areas and their goals.
- Explain the types of water resources and delivery systems in Arizona.
- Identify water rights, uses, and associated fees affecting real estate transactions.
- Discuss key considerations and potential changes in Arizona’s Assured Water Supply law.
- Access and utilize various resources for further information on water-related issues in real estate.
Conclusion: By the end of this course, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of Arizona’s water management systems, rights, and regulatory frameworks. They will be equipped with practical insights and resources to effectively advise clients, mitigate risks, and facilitate successful real estate transactions in Arizona’s diverse and evolving water landscape.
Lessons
1-Orientation of Online CE Class-Water in Arizona
2-Comprehensive Overview-Water in Arizona
Introduction to Water in Arizona: A Historical Perspective Welcome to our class on water in Arizona, where we explore one of the most critical resources shaping our state’s past, present,…
3-Central Arizona Project-Water in Arizona
Introduction to CAP The Central Arizona Project (CAP), a pivotal water management system shaping Arizona’s development and sustainability. CAP represents a significant engineering feat designed to address Arizona’s water challenges…
4-SRP Working Together-Water in Arizona
Salt River Project (SRP) is a major water and power utility in Arizona, providing crucial services that significantly impact real estate development and property values across the region. Here’s an…
5-Section1 Exam-Water in Arizona
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6-Water Maps-Water in Arizona
Assured Water Supply Definition: The Assured Water Supply (AWS) program is a regulatory framework established under Arizona law to ensure that new developments have a long-term, reliable source of water.…
7-Water Maps Part 2-Water in Arizona
Community Water Systems Map 1. Definition of Community Water Systems Definition: A Community Water System (CWS) is a public water system that serves at least 15 service connections or regularly…
8-Additional Water Considerations-Water in Arizona
Additional Water Considerations in Arizona Real Estate Grandfathered Water Rights in Arizona Definition and Overview Grandfathered water rights in Arizona refer to water rights that were established before the state…
9-Overview of Title 45 ARS-Water in Arizona
Water Law in Arizona – Title 45 ARS Overview of Title 45 ARS: Title 45 of the Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) governs water law in Arizona, focusing on the regulation,…
10-Section2 Exam-Water in Arizona
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11-Final Exam-Water in Arizona
The Final is not timed. Once you have passed this final… Remember to PRINT OUT YOUR CERTIFICATE