Which of these is NOT a result of Arizona's Groundwater Management Act of 1980?

The selection of the response indicating the adoption of stricter drinking water quality standards as not a result of Arizona's Groundwater Management Act of 1980 is accurate because the act primarily focuses on the management and sustainable use of groundwater resources rather than the quality of drinking water.

The Groundwater Management Act was designed to address the over-extraction of groundwater and to promote conservation and responsible management of this critical resource. It led to the establishment of Active Management Areas, where regulations are implemented to control groundwater withdrawals and promote sustainable practices. The Act aimed to improve groundwater conservation efforts and set regulations to manage groundwater effectively. However, while drinking water quality is important, the act itself does not directly create or enforce drinking water quality standards. Instead, such standards are typically governed by separate regulations and laws that focus solely on water quality issues, often under federal legislation such as the Safe Drinking Water Act.

In summary, the emphasis of the Groundwater Management Act lies in the regulation and management of groundwater resources rather than the establishment of drinking water quality standards, making the identification of this choice as not being a result of the Act consistent with its objectives.