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We do our best to provide all the answers to questions you may have regarding water rates. We've compiled a list of some of the most frequently asked questions and answers below. If you have any questions that are not answered here, please feel free to contact us. 

  • Can you recharge storm water?

  • Does Buckeye's water enterprise fund have revenue outside of the regular water rates paid by customers?

  • Has a water utility used wastewater for drinking water?

  • How do Community Facilities Districts (CFDs) factor into water rates?

  • How do I know how much to water my outdoor plants?

  • How do reserves get used for repair and maintenance?

  • How does the 'Drought Declaration' affect Buckeye?

  • I live in a neighborhood that pays Central Arizona Groundwater Replenishment District (CAGRD) taxes. Why do I have to pay increased water rates?

  • Is the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) funded from water rates?

  • What are Functional Categories?

  • What are growth rates based on?

  • What are some of the ways I can conserve water in my home and yard?

  • What is a rate study?

  • What is an Enterprise Fund?

  • What is cost allocation?

  • What is the difference between a water leak and water loss?

  • What is the Drought Contingency Plan?

  • What is the Drought Declaration?

  • Who regulates water rates in the city of Buckeye?

  • Why can’t Buckeye use surface water from the Salt, Gila, Colorado or Hassayampa rivers?

  • Will the city help me find a leak?