Apache Junction drinking water report for 2023 released

The Apache Junction Water District’s 2023 water quality report — which outlines contaminants tested, detected and their levels — is now available.

The annual consumer confidence report offers detailed information about the quality of drinking water supplied by the water district, following compliance standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality.

Access the report at https://www.ajwaterdistrict.org/water-quality-reports-2 .

To request a printed copy, call 480-982-6030 or email webmailwater@apachejunctionaz.gov.

Water district

The Apache Junction water district supplies well water (groundwater) pumped from the Eastern Salt River Sub-Basin Aquifer, which flows southwesterly under Apache Junction and its surrounding areas. The groundwater is treated for arsenic removal where necessary, disinfected with chlorine, pumped into storage tanks and blended with Colorado River (surface) water.

The surface water is transported through the Central Arizona Project canal system and filtered and purified at the Superstition Area Water Plant before being introduced into the distribution system.

The water district can also receive treated CAP water from the city of Mesa through an interconnect for a backup supply of water, if needed.