Arizona Water Company News

Governor Katie Hobbs Signs Essential Groundwater Bill into Law
May 28, 2025

Governor Katie Hobbs is joining a bipartisan group of state lawmakers to ensure responsible growth in Pinal County, while safeguarding and producing enough renewable water sources to serve all users for the next 100 years. On Friday afternoon, she signed HB 2753 into law, which also guarantees 100% replenishment of groundwater used by cities, towns, and private water providers. Click here to learn more.

11th Annual Apache Junction Water Festival
May 9, 2025

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On April 24, 2025, Arizona Water Company was privileged to partner with the City of Apache Junction, Apache Junction Water District, Carollo Engineers, and Abbott to sponsor the 11th Annual Apache Junction Water Festival. At the water festival, 198 fourth-grade students from both Apache Junction and Superior participated in engaging and fun lessons that centered around the water cycle, watersheds, sustainability, and groundwater. The annual Apache Junction Water Festival is the premier water education program put on by Arizona Project WET, which provides water-related education programs and resources throughout the state. This year’s water festival could not have taken place without the efforts of over 39 volunteers from the community and local organizations that assisted in all aspects with executing the water festival.

2025 Sedona World Water Day Event
April 14, 2025

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On March 22nd, 2025, Arizona Water Company (AWC) was privileged to co-host the 2025 World Water Day Event at Slide Rock State Park. At the event, local community members engaged with regional groups while they participated in numerous fun and educational activities related to water, conservation, and environmental stewardship. World Water Day occurs globally every March 22nd to raise public awareness around freshwater resources and sustainability. This is the second year the Sedona World Water Day Event has occurred. The event was a success, due in large part to the collaborative efforts from the City of Sedona, Oak Creek Watershed Council, and AWC’s Water Conservation team. Additionally, AWC would like to thank Coconino Plateau Watershed Partnership, Arizona State Parks, Slide Rock State Park, Keep Sedona Beautiful, Boyce Thompson Arboretum, and the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality for participating in the event. Click here to learn more about World Water Day.

Arizona Water Company Celebrates its 70th Anniversary
March 28, 2025

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This April, Arizona Water Company (AWC) proudly celebrates its 70th anniversary. Since its founding in 1955—when it acquired 10 water systems from Arizona Public Service (APS)—AWC has grown to operate 24 water systems across more than 30 communities. For seven decades, AWC has remained committed to providing safe and reliable drinking water and award-winning customer service to the communities we serve. Community values are what drives AWC, and the company prides itself in maintaining and operating 12 local offices throughout Arizona. AWC employees are your neighbors, and the company is proud to be part of your community.

Join us in celebrating!

To mark this milestone, AWC will be offering complimentary snacks and swag items throughout April 2025 at our local offices. We invite customers to stop by and celebrate with us!

For more information, please click here or contact your local office. We look forward to many more years of serving you and providing high-quality water to our customers throughout Arizona.

Arizona Water Company Sponsors 15th Annual Casa Grande Water Festival
March 24, 2025

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On March 4th, 2025, Arizona Water Company (AWC) hosted the Annual Casa Grande Water Festival. For the past 15 years, the water festival program has provided student-centered curriculum and activities to teach 4th grade students in Casa Grande about water and water conservation. At the water festival, students participated in multiple activities that encouraged hands-on learning about local watersheds, groundwater, water sustainability, and the water cycle. This event would not have been possible without the collaborative efforts from Arizona Project WET, Arizona Water Company, and Casa Grande Elementary School District. This year’s Casa Grande Water Festival had 701 students from 9 elementary schools participate in the event. The water festival could not have taken place without the efforts of the over 53 volunteers from the community; with employees from AWC’s Casa Grande, Coolidge, and Phoenix offices volunteering to host a day of engaging and fun learning! Click here for more images.

Arizona Water Company Implements 9/80 Work Schedule Program
February 24, 2025

Arizona Water Company (AWC) is pleased to announce our transition to the 9/80 Work Schedule Program. AWC’s implementation of the 9/80 work schedule will begin on February 24, 2025. The 9/80 Work Schedule Program will result in changes to AWC’s business hours and office closures. In addition to being closed for federally recognized holidays, AWC offices will now be closed every other Friday starting March 7, 2025.

Phoenix Office Hours
Monday – Thursday: 7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Alternating Fridays: 7:00 am – 4:00 pm

AWC Division Office Hours
Monday – Thursday: 7:30 am – 5:00 pm
Alternating Fridays: 7:30 am – 4:00 pm

For more information about AWC’s new business hours and office closures please visit our “Corporate Office” page. Additionally, review the calendar for AWC office closures.

Community & Industry Leaders Tour Superior Water System
February 21, 2025

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On February 12th, 2025, leadership from Arizona Water Company (AWC) guided representatives from the Town of Superior, Resolution Copper, Boyce Thompson Arboretum, Rebuild Superior, and Pinal Partnership on a tour of AWC’s Superior Water System. The system provides water for the Town of Superior and the surrounding area. During the tour, participants visited numerous sites, experiencing a first-hand view of the infrastructure and innovation needed to operate a water system that provides safe and reliable water service to Superior. While visiting the water system, AWC Superintendents Mike Zeller and Jimmy Padilla provided tour participants with an overview of the water system’s history, as well as numerous fun facts that make the Superior Water System unique. Zeller and Padilla are long-time AWC staff, with 25 years and 45 years of experience, respectively.

The City of Casa Grande Honors Arizona Water Company for Business Excellence
January 30, 2025

The Casa Grande Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Office recently honored Arizona Water Company (AWC) for Business Excellence. AWC, Arizona’s second largest private water company, was awarded this honor during the Chamber’s 2025 Annual Dinner on Friday, January 24. The Chamber’s award for Business Excellence recognizes AWC for its demonstrated record of business success and growth, community involvement and leadership, dedication to employees, and commitment to customer service. Many of the AWC staff members are active members in local organizations and have lived in the Casa Grande area for more than 35 years. For more information, please click here

Casa Grande Office Grand Reopening & Ribbon Cutting
January 22, 2025

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Arizona Water Company is pleased to invite our friends and customers in the Casa Grande area to attend the Grand Reopening of our Casa Grande Customer Service Center. We will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, January 31 st , 2025, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. Casual dress is appropriate.

The address for the office is:

Arizona Water Company
318 N. Marshall St.
Casa Grande, AZ 85122