Global Water Files DAWS Applications to Boost Supply by 20% to 27,466 Acre-Feet
GWRS•Global Water Resources filed DAWS applications to expand GW-Santa Cruz’s assured supply from 22,914 to 27,466 acre-feet per year and secure 1,128 acre-feet for GW-Ocotillo, supporting long-term residential and commercial growth. Active service connections rose 5.7% year over year to 68,885 as of March 31, 2026.
1. DAWS Applications Submitted
Global Water Resources’ subsidiaries filed Designation of Assured Water Supply (DAWS) applications with Arizona Department of Water Resources for GW-Santa Cruz and GW-Ocotillo, aiming to expand long-term water supplies in key Arizona growth corridors.
2. GW-Santa Cruz Expansion Details
GW-Santa Cruz currently holds 22,914 acre-feet per year from the Maricopa-Stanfield Sub-basin and has filed to increase its assured supply by 20% to 27,466 acre-feet, leveraging recycled water from its Southwest Plant and potential Groundwater Savings Credits under the Ag-to-Urban program.
3. GW-Ocotillo Application
GW-Ocotillo, serving roughly 2,000 connections acquired from Tucson in 2025, submitted a DAWS application for 1,128 acre-feet per year to support residential and commercial development across its Pima County service area.
4. Service Connections Growth and Timeline
Global Water reported a 5.7% year-over-year rise in active service connections to 68,885 as of March 31, 2026, and expects ADWR decisions on both DAWS applications by the fourth quarter of 2027.
