Documents associated with stakeholder meetings and rulemaking for advanced water purification (AWP, previously referred to as direct potable reuse or DPR) will be posted here when available.

• AWP Notice of Proposed Rulemaking:

  • 18 A.A.C. Chapter 1 | View >
  • 18 A.A.C. Chapter 5 | View >
  • 18 A.A.C. Chapter 9 | View >
  • 18 A.A.C. Chapter 14 | View >
• AWP Draft Rule
  • 18 A.A.C. 1, Article 5 — Draft AWP LTF Rule (Licensing Time-Frames) | View >
  • 18 A.A.C. 9, Article 8 — Draft AWP Program Rule | View >
  • 18 A.A.C. 14, Article 1 — Draft AWP Fee Rule | View >
• AWP Proposed Program Roadmap | View >
• Technical Advisory Group | Learn More > | View Charter >
• AWP Stakeholder Surveys
  • 2023 | View Research & Survey Results >
  • 2024 | View Research & Survey Results >
• AWP Rulemaking Update | View Presentation >

AWP Draft Rule Response to Comments

The following substantial comments were received on the AWP Draft Rule during the final informal 30-day comment period that started July 9, 2024. ADEQ received some comments following the 30-day comment period with the last comments received on Sept. 30, 2024. 

ADEQ Response to Comments | View >

AWP Proposed Program Roadmap Technical Comments

ADEQ unveiled a comprehensive AWP Proposed Program Roadmap on Nov. 2, 2023, outlining the establishment of the program and sought input and feedback from stakeholders and interested parties. We appreciate and are fortunate to have received an impressive number of comments, which we have carefully considered as we progress with the AWP rulemaking process. View the technical comments:

• ADEQ Response to Comments | View >
• City of Flagstaff | View >
• City of Phoenix | View >
• Flagstaff Water Group | View >
• Scottsdale Water | View >
• Tucson Water | View >
• Water Reuse Arizona | View >
• Additional Comments | View >

Meeting Resources