Department of Environmental Quality - Water Quality Division

Some of Arizona’s drinking water systems, mostly small systems, continue to be significantly out of compliance with standards.  The Department of Environmental Quality’s Water Quality Division can help them comply by expanding its testing program for small companies.  The Division is also not charging fees for drinking water plan reviews, as required by law.  The Department has made progress in eliminating the backlog of applications for aquifer protection permits, but could more accurately recover its costs.