On June 15, 2023, the public comment period begins for the proposal to issue Arizona Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (AZPDES) renewal permit number AZ0024554 to the City of Phoenix for the proposed discharge of up to 3.62 million gallons per day (mgd) of groundwater from five supply wells to provide water for wetland ponds and irrigation of native plants within the Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area. The comment period ends July 15, 2023.

Public Notice Information

Public Notice No. 22-70

Published in: Arizona Business Gazette on June 15, 2023

AZPDES Permit No. AZ0024554

ADEQ proposes to issue an AZPDES renewal permit to discharge pollutants to Waters of the United States to the following applicant, subject to certain effluent limitations and special conditions:

Permittee

City of Phoenix — Parks and Recreation Department
200 West Washington Street, 16th Floor
Phoenix, AZ 85003

Facility Information

Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area located on the Salt River between 19th Avenue and 28th Street in Phoenix, Arizona

Review Documents

Original Published Public Notice | View/Download > 
Draft Permit | View/Download > 
Draft Fact Sheet | View/Download >

You may also review the above documentation in person at the ADEQ Record Center | Learn How >

Public Comment Period 

Dates: June 15, 2023 – July 15, 2023

Comments may be submitted as follows:
     By Email | Send Email > 
     By Mail (Must be postmarked or received by July 15, 2023):

       ADEQ
       Water Quality Division, Surface Water Protection
       Attn: Rachel Heinz
       1110 W. Washington St.
       Phoenix, AZ  85007