Title
State of Arizona Department of Environmental Quality
Description
For $250,000 in payment authority for payment of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 permit and permit renewal fees for the Water Services Department. These costs include annual operating permits, hazardous waste permits, and quarterly disposal fees for both wastewater and water facilities. The funding also supports the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality’s review of required compliance reports, facility inspections to ensure regulatory compliance, and document review fees associated with submitting materials for permit modifications or additions. Since 2011, state law has authorized the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality to collect fees for administering permits required under the Federal Clean Water Act and the State Aquifer Protection Program.