Shared Water Well Guidance from UA Extension

In February, the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension released "A Guide for Operating Shared Water Wells In Arizona" authored by Gary Hix and Dr. Janick Artiola. Because most shared water wells are registered as domestic wells and there is no separate designation for shared well systems, it is not possible to know how many exist in Arizona. The guide helps homeowners learn to effectively manage their shared water systems. It begins by defining the difference between shared water well systems and public water systems and then provides guidance on how to manage shared systems, how frequently to test the water quality, how to register or get a system inspected, and why it is good to have a Water Share Agreement (WSA). It answers common questions such as: should a lawyer be involved in setting up a WSA, and is there an inspection checklist for managers of shared wells? The guide follows a 2015 publication by the same authors titled, "Arizona Guide to Domestic Well Registration and Record-keeping" (Arizona Cooperative Extension publication AZ1663). 

 

Read the Guide here