Water Quality in Arizona
Overview
Arizona Four Major Sources of Water
Surface Water Distribution
Water major use category
Diseases that can be spread by chemical pollutants
Government Standards
Where does Water come from
Government Responsibilities
Water Quality Division
Tradable Water Permits
Arizona Water Trading Programs
Conclusion
Suggestions

Government Responsibilities
Ensuring that Arizona’s public water systems deliver safe drinking water
Identifying water pollution problems and establishing standards to address them
Investigating complaints and violations of Arizona’s water quality laws, rules and permits
Issuing permits to protect Arizona waters from point sources of pollution
Managing the quality of water resources through partnerships within the natural boundaries of the state’s watersheds
Monitoring and assessing the quality of surface and groundwater throughout the state
Regulating the discharge and treatment of wastewater