Water Issues

Residents served by the private Arizona American Water Co. experienced sticker shock in 2006 when the Arizona Corporation Commission approved a controversial new rate schedule that included a surcharge for residential and commercial customers who are high water users.

Of Arizona American's approximately 4,700 customers, 20 percent of those are high-block users - residential customers using more than 80,000 gallons per month and resort and other commercial customers using more than 400,000 gallons monthly.

After hearing from town officials, resort operators and residents, the commission agreed to reopen the rate case. That hearing is set for 10 a.m. May 15 at the commission, 1200 W. Washington St.

American Water Company Description

Water, water, everywhere -- and American Water Works (formerly American Water) wants to own it. The company, a subsidiary of German utility giant RWE, is one of the largest water utility holding companies in the US. Through its regulated utilities and its contract services division, American Water Works serves more 16.2 million consumers in 32 US states, Canada, and Puerto Rico. The company also provides wastewater treatment in some of its service areas. Nonregulated subsidiary American Water Works Service provides contract management services for water and wastewater systems. In 2007 RWE filed to spin off American Water Works via an IPO.

Water Issues News.....

Councilman senses 'threat' from water company	May 30, 2008
EPA cuts off use of faulty Scottsdale well	May 22, 2008
Motorola, 2 firms fined $500K total in tainted-water case	May 19, 2008
Scottsdale mulls water firm action	May 11, 2008
Companies trying to prevent water pollution	May 9, 2008
Contaminated water being treated, discharged	April 29, 2008
Water firm's officer vows better service	April 28, 2008
Councilwoman urges water-saving effort	April 24, 2008
Progress report expected on water quality	April 21, 2008
New date for water plant	April 13, 2008
Utility panel reopen PV water rate case	March 20, 2008
Council to consider absorbing water accounts from company	March 19, 2008
Commission will open water-bill case	February 29, 2008
Water company vows not to use tainted well	February 17, 2008

Remediation - Miller Road Treatment Facility

Water Company Map

EPA North Indian Bend Wash Plume Map - 2006

Aluvial Plume

Motorola, 2 firms fined $500K total in tainted-water case

Companies trying to prevent water pollution

Councilwoman urges water-saving effort

New date for water plant

Council to consider absorbing water accounts from company