• WIFA approves at least two desalination plants in California or Mexico • Other proposals include treating wastewater and capturing storm water • New water would not be available until early to mid-2030s

Arizona will provide taxpayer money to help private companies develop plans for at least two and possibly three desalination plants in California or Mexico under proposals approved by a state agency’s board on Nov. 19.

The Water Infrastructure Finance Authority board also approved initial development of several other projects from the two applicants that proposed new Arizona water supplies and had passed a lengthy review process. Those proposals would rely on treating wastewater, capturing storm water and storing it underground or making agricultural irrigation more efficient, with

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