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Quail Creek homeowners are expected to see lower water bills following a recently approved utility consolidation.

The Arizona Corporation Commission has authorized Quail Creek Water Company, Ridgeview Utility Company and Lago Del Oro Water Company to combine under the new name JW Water Utility Company.

According to the Commission, the approved rate changes are expected to reduce the average Quail Creek residential customer’s water bill by approximately 25 percent, or $8.59 per month. Actual savings will depend on individual water usage.

Although the consolidation and new rate structure have been approved, the Commission’s announcement did not specify when customers will first see the reduction reflected on their bills. Homeowners should review upcoming statements for the effective date and their actual savings.

The utility’s formal name will change to JW Water Utility Company, although its existing customer website currently continues to operate under the Quail Creek Water Company name.

New development reports from the Town of Sahuarita show continued expansion at Quail Creek. Site grading is underway for 111 homesites in Unit 38, while paving in Unit 39 has connected the future model home village area to Wigeon Lane.

A tentative plat for another 130 lots in Unit 40 is also under review, although it has not yet received final approval. The new units run west and south of the Canyon Club and east of Campbell Avenue

For buyers, this growth means more new construction options will become available in the future. However, continued building also matters to Quail Creek resale sellers. New homes, builder incentives and professionally decorated models will create additional competition. Resale properties may counter that advantage by offering established locations, completed landscaping, desirable views and valuable improvements without the construction wait.

The takeaway is straightforward: Quail Creek remains a growing and desirable community!