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Arizona draws a line on groundwater use after letting Saudi-owned company pump freely for years

January 13, 2026

Arizona has announced new restrictions on groundwater pumping in a desert valley heavily utilized by a Saudi-owned dairy company, which has been extracting water freely for years. Governor Katie Hobbs emphasized the need for these measures to protect the area's declining aquifer levels, which have been adversely affected by extensive agricultural operations.

Salome, AZ - December 19, 2025: Crop circles are watered on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025 in Salome, AZ. The Saudi Arabian company, Fondomonte Arizona LLC has been growing alfalfa on thousands of desert farmland concerning some residents and legislators, as Arizona's groundwater continues to decrease. (Kayla Bartkowski / Los Angeles Times)

Credit: Latimes

Key Highlights

Arizona will limit groundwater pumping in a desert valley.
A Saudi-owned dairy company has been pumping unlimited groundwater.
Aquifer levels in the region have been significantly declining.
Governor Katie Hobbs stated the need for action to safeguard groundwater.

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Arizona draws a line on groundwater use after letting Saudi-owned company pump freely for years

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Arizona draws a line on groundwater use after letting Saudi-owned company pump freely for years

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