Arizona warns developers: There may not be enough water to build in Pinal County

by Dustin Gardiner | The Republic

Plans for a large master-planned community in Casa Grande have hit a major roadblock: The state of Arizona says there might not be enough water underground in aquifers to support the new rooftops.

And the development isn’t the only one with a water problem that could halt construction.

So far, according to the Arizona Department of Water Resources, 15 proposed projects in the Pinal County area have received letters from the state notifying them that groundwater necessary for their projects could be in short supply.

It’s likely the first time the state has sent such letters, but state officials say there is no reason to panic.

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