Community Water Systems

 

ANNUAL WATER USE REPORTS and SYSTEM WATER PLANS help ensure that community water systems
reduce their vulnerability to drought and are prepared to respond to potential water shortage conditions.
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SYSTEM WATER PLANS

Community water systems are required to submit a System Water Plan update every five years. (ARS §45-342). The system water plan includes a water supply plan, water conservation plan, and drought preparedness plan.

  • Plan updates for large water systems (serving> 1,850  people) that submitted their initial plan in 2007 are due by February 17, 2012.
  • Plan updates for large water systems that submitted their initial plan in 2008 are due by June 1, 2012.
  • Plan updates for small community water systems (serving < 1,850 people) will be due in January 2013.

System Water Plan Update Form (for five-year update)

We suggest that you print the pdf form and fill it out, so you know what to expect before you begin the online form.

 

System Water Plan - Initial Form (for first time submission)  

 

Save and fill out the form on your computer

Print the form and fill out by hand

 

Drought plan help sheet for small systems

Provides examples of drought stages and water management measures

Fact Sheet for developing your plan
General conservation and drought planning tips and information, along with example drought stages for large and small systems

Example system water plans

ANNUAL WATER USE REPORTS

Annual Reports for community water systems outside AMAs are due by June 1,

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eCWS online reporting tool

Report your water use online.

Estimating water use based on energy records

Looking for the Designation of Adequate Water

Supply annual report?  Click here.

(Note: You must file your community water system report before you can file your Designation of Adequate Water Supply annual report)

 

2008 Annual Water Use Reporting Summary by

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Read more about community water system requirements

Frequently asked questions

Governing bodies notice of non-compliance

 

 

 

 

For questions or assistance, contact the Planning & Data Management Section at data_management@azwater.gov

or (602) 771-8585.