CAAG is the designated water quality planning agency for the region. CAAG’s staff works with representatives from local agencies and the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality to develop and, in some cases, implement specific projects and programs aimed at preserving or improving water quality.
This is accomplished through the administration of the CAAG Section 208 Areawide Water Quality Managment Plan. This was deveoped in 1978, when CAAG received Designated Planning Agency status from the State of Arizona. The plan, written to uphold Section 208 of the Clean Water Act dictates a public process for new wastewater treatment facilities and the expansion or change to existing facilities. The AWWQMP has become a significant document in the region, documenting and providing a public forum for water and wastewater treatment in the region.
Those that are required to file an amendment to the CAAG AWWQMP should note that the process may take anywhere from 6-12 months.
CURRENT CAAG 208 REVIEW IN PROGRESS
GOLD CANYON SEWER COMPANY
Gold Canyon Sewer Company and their engineers, Kennedy/Jenks Consulting, have submitted an application to amend CAAG's Areawide Water Quality Management Plan for the expansion of the service area for Gold Canyon Sewer Company. The proposed amendment is available for download and review.
CAAG will hold a Public Hearing on this proposal on:
Thursday, August 21, 2008 3:00 pm Central Arizona Association of Governments Administrative Office 1075 S. Idaho Road – Suite 300 Apache Junction, Arizona 85219
DESERT SPRINGS UTILITIES COMPANY
Desert Springs Utilities Company and their engineers, Kennedy/Jenks Consulting, have submitted an application to amend CAAG's Areawide Water Quality Management Plan for the construction of a new Wastewater Reclamation Facility. The proposed amendment is available for download and review.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008 3:00 pm Biosphere 2 Visitors Center 32540 S. Biosphere Road Oracle, Arizona 85623
LAYPERSON'S GUIDE TO ARIZONA WATER
Download Layperson's Guide to Arizona Water (2.19 MB)
As part of its commitment to serve the water education needs of Arizona citizens, the Water Resources Research Center teamed up with the Water Education Foundation to produce the Layperson’s Guide to Arizona Water. The publication meets a longstanding need: it offers in a single, reader-friendly source information Arizona citizens need to be well informed about state water issues. Few would doubt the need for a layperson’s guide or primer describing the ins and outs of Arizona water. Arizona is a rapidly growing state attracting people from many different areas who need to be educated about water in a desert and semi-arid environments.
The guide is aimed at a wide audience, from water professionals needing a quick reference, to policy makers wanting a reliable summary of the facts, to the water-interested citizen. The guide is available as a free public service online, or a hard copy can be purchased from the Water Education Foundation, 717 K St., Suite 317, Sacramento, CA 95814; phone: 916-444-6240; web site: www.watereducation.org ($10 per copy; $7 for ten or more copies.)
For more information, please contact:
J. Peter Armenta, Community Development Director 1075 S. Idaho Road - Suite 300 Apache Junction, Arizona 85219 Phone: (480) 474-9300 Fax: (480) 474-9306 V/TTY: (800) 782-1445 E-Mail:J. Peter Armenta
Links:
Environmental Planning Home
CAAG Environmental Planning Committee
EPC Meeting Calendar
EPC Agendas/Minutes
CAAG 208 Process Brochure
External Link:
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality
