On May 21, 2026, the comment period begins for the preliminary decision to issue a significant amendment to an Individual Aquifer Protection Program (APP) Permit to the City of Tucson, Tucson Water Department, for the South Houghton Area Recharge Project (SHARP) located in Pima County, Arizona. The comment period ends June 19, 2026.

APP Permit No.: 511628

The requirements in this permit will allow the permittee to comply with the two key requirements of the APP: 1) meet Aquifer Water Quality Standards at the Point of Compliance; and 2) demonstrate Best Available Demonstrated Control Technology.

Permittee: 

City of Tucson, Tucson Water Department

Facility: 

City of Tucson – SHARP
9900 E. Drexel Road
Tucson, Arizona 85747
Pima County

Review Documents:

• Original Published Public Notice | View Notice > 
• Draft Permit | View Permit >  
• Draft Executive Summary | View Summary >  
• In person at ADEQ Record Center | Learn How >

Public Comment Period:

Dates: May 21, 2026 – June 19, 2026

Comments may be submitted as follows:

•      By Email | Send Email >
•      By Mail (Must be postmarked or received by June 19, 2026):

ADEQ
Water Quality Division, Groundwater Protection
Attn: Wisam Abujaber
1110 W. Washington St.
Phoenix, AZ  85007