Epcor Water - Mohave

What will you find in this report? This document complies with state and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) municipal water standards. Here, you'll discover information about:

• Your water's source and origin
• How we protect your water supply
• Detailed analysis of water components

Please read this report and share it! Understanding your community's water is just the first step. It's equally important to share this information with those who might not receive it directly. If you manage a property, business, school or healthcare facility, please distribute this report to water users in your community.

About Your District

EPCOR provides service to approximately 9,000 connections in the Anthem district.

Water Sources

Your water comes primarily from the Colorado River via the Central Arizona Project (CAP), the City of Phoenix distribution system, and groundwater pumped from the Salt River Valley basin.

Colorado River & CAP Water

The majority of your water is Colorado River water delivered from Lake Havasu through the CAP Canal to Lake Pleasant. This water combines Colorado River and Lake Pleasant supplies, which receives additional water from the Agua Fria River. Water travels to Anthem through an eight-mile pipeline from the CAP Canal to the Anthem Water Treatment Plant - a modern microfiltration facility designed to meet current and future quality requirements.

City of Phoenix Connection

The Phoenix interconnection is supplied via the Union Hills Water Treatment Plant and/or Lake Pleasant Water Treatment Plant, both of which process water from the CAP Canal.

Groundwater Resources

Two wells supply groundwater from the Salt River Valley basin. This groundwater is recharged naturally from stream flows and mountain runoff, incidentally from agricultural and urban activities, and intentionally at designated recharge facilities.

Protecting Our Water Together

Both groundwater and its associated infrastructure require ongoing monitoring and maintenance. From main pipelines to neighborhood connections, wells to hydrants, we ensure the groundwater supply remains protected and accessible.

Special Health Information

Some individuals may be more vulnerable to contaminants in municipal water than the general population. People with compromised immune systems—such as those undergoing chemotherapy, organ transplant recipients, individuals with HIV/AIDS or other immune disorders, some elderly people, and infants—may face higher risks from infections.

These individuals should seek advice about municipal water from their healthcare providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate methods to reduce infection risk from cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available through the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791.

Lead in Water

EPCOR monitored water for lead and copper in 2017 at 30 representative properties throughout the community and met all federal standards. If your home was included in this sampling, you would have received the analysis results directly.

If present, elevated lead levels can cause serious health complications, particularly for pregnant women and young children. Lead in municipal water primarily comes from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. While EPCOR is responsible for providing high-quality municipal water, we cannot control the materials used in residential plumbing systems.

When your water has remained stagnant for several hours, you can minimize potential lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If concerned about lead in your water, consider having it tested. Information about lead in water, testing procedures, and steps to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.

Seasonal Changes

Because your water supply includes both surface water and groundwater, you may notice seasonal variations in hardness and taste. These differences between surface water and groundwater characteristics are normal and completely safe.