Arizona announces settlement over dairy’s groundwater

Published January 8, 2026 6:33pm ET



(The Center Square) – Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has announced a major settlement involving groundwater usage.

Speaking Thursday afternoon in Cochise County, Mayes said the deal between Arizona and Riverview LLP will reduce the dairy’s groundwater usage and deliver $11 million for well-drilling, water hauling, and groundwater access.

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