Shareholder information
SRP provides water delivery services to the land within the boundaries of the
Salt River Reservoir District. When you become a property owner and an irrigation
water user, you become an SRP shareholder.
In Arizona, water is tied to the land, not to individuals or SRP. Your land is entitled
to a predetermined allotment of water. That allotment cannot be transferred,
bought or sold. With this "water right" comes unique and important responsibilities.
You are responsible for:
- getting water to your property at the scheduled time
- ordering only as much water as you need
- containing water on your property
Water flooding and theft, and the property damage they cause, can result in a civil lawsuit.
Prompt repairs to the private system in your area help ensure uninterrupted water
service. If you and your neighbors cannot make the repairs yourselves, SRP has a
list of irrigation repair contractors for your consideration.
Let us know when the repairs are complete so we can resume your service with the
next possible water delivery. Just call (602) 236-3333 or
contact us online.
Many irrigating neighborhoods have formed neighborhood associations to
promote teamwork, share expenses, and discuss problems. These can be
formal or informal homeowner associations, or county-approved
Irrigation Water Delivery Districts.
A Irrigation Water Delivery District is a group of adjacent landowners with relatively
small land parcels who enter into a cooperative relationship to handle the operation
and maintenance of the private irrigation system. Water Delivery Districts are
provided for under Arizona law. Find out how you can
form an Irrigation Water Delivery District.
A key homeowner is a volunteer for the neighborhood or group of irrigators.
Key homeowners help SRP contact shareholders about events or situations
requiring quick notification. These volunteers are also a great source of information
about the private system.
Some neighborhoods hire commercial irrigators as a convenient way to handle their
irrigation needs. They order and oversee water deliveries, and often make repairs to
the private system.
When hiring a commercial irrigator, please remember they work for you and your
neighborhood. Interview and select your commercial irrigator carefully and be sure
to direct concerns to them as soon as they come up. If you're interested, call (602)
236-3333 for a list of commercial irrigators.
Tips
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If you would like to organize a neighborhood meeting, or would like to
volunteer to be a key homeowner, please call SRP. An SRP Customer
Service Field Representative may be able to attend your meeting.
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Delegate the key homeowner by asking for volunteers. An effective key
homeowner enjoys working with neighbors, and is knowledgeable about --
and comfortable with -- the private system.
The challenge and privilege of overseeing the Salt River Valley Water Users' Association rests with the elected Board and Council -- 42 representatives who administer and set its business policy.
Shareholders in each of 10 voting districts elect one Board member and three Council members. Together, all shareholders elect a president and a vice-president.
These officials are elected by a system based on land ownership. A landowner with two acres may cast two votes in an Association election, while an owner with one-half (0.50) acre is entitled to a half (0.50) vote. If more than one person owns the land, they share the vote according to the percentage of ownership.
In order to vote in Association elections, shareholders must be at least 18 years old and own member land within the boundaries of the water service territory. The land must be owned as of 60 days prior to an election. And must also be owned by individuals, rather than by a trust, partnership or corporation. Additionally, the shareholder must not be delinquent in the payment of assessments.
Elections occur on the first Tuesday of April in even-numbered years. Information on voting eligibility and precinct location is available by calling (602) 236-3048.