Water & Sustainability Resources
We’ve compiled helpful resources on a number of topics that may be relevant to those looking to learn more about Arizona water.
for Arizona residents looking to learn more about water.
If you’re not able to find what you’re looking for, contact us through our web form.
Federal Agencies
State Agencies
Tribal Governments and Organizations
Utilities and Water Providers
County and Municipal Organizations
Non-Governmental Organizations, Nonprofits and Other Groups
ADWR Guide to Drilling a Domestic Water Well in Arizona
Learn how to apply for a well, find a location, select a driller, and more.
Licensed Drillers List
Find a reputable driller for your well.
Permits, Forms and Applications
Apply to drill a well, withdraw groundwater, and more.
Well Registry Search
Find well registry numbers, owner information, associated water rights, and pumping data.
Well Water Testing
Test well water quality through the Department of Health Services.
ADEQ Safe Drinking Water Section
Learn about the four ADEQ units helping public water systems comply with drinking water standards.
ADEQ Compliance Assistance
Access drinking water compliance resources, including a field guide and ADEQ rules list.
Certified Commercial Drinking Water Laboratories
Find a certified Arizona laboratory to perform drinking water testing.
EPA Drinking Water Regulations
Learn about chemical contaminants, microbial contaminants, and right-to-know rules.
How to Sample Your Tap for PFAS
A step-by-step guide for collecting a home water sample and shipping it to a laboratory.
Maricopa Agricultural Center Water Quality Program
Through courses, guides and other resources, this program promotes clean water for agriculture, recreation, and everyday use.
Treatment
Hard Water
Tips and tricks for hard water management.
Home Treatment
Guidance for selecting a home treatment system.
Manuals
These guides offer instructions for setting up harvesting systems, using graywater properly, and teaching kids about water conservation.
- Catch the Rain! Rainwater Harvesting Activity Guide
- City of Tucson Water Harvesting Guidance Manual
- Cochise County Cooperative Extension Rain Harvesting Guide
- Harvesting Rainwater for Landscape Use
- Rain Barrel Water Harvesting Guide
- Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands and Beyond by Brad Lancaster
- Rainwater Harvesting System Maintenance Tips
- Water CASA Graywater Guidelines
- Water Recycling FAQs
Organizations
These organizations offer conservation consultations, water harvesting classes, landscaping programs, and more.
The Water Resources Research Center
A statewide cooperative extension conducting water policy research and analysis.
The Water & Energy Sustainable Technology (WEST) Center
Develops new technologies to deal with water scarcity and reuse.
The School of Natural Resources & the Environment
Researches how ecosystems respond to natural and human pressures.
Water, Society and Policy Program
A master’s degree program that combines graduate coursework in social science, policy, and hydrology.
Yuma Center of Excellence for Desert Agriculture
Brings academic and industrial communities together to address the needs of desert agricultural production.
Arizona Project Wet
An educational program that teaches young Arizonans about water stewardship through student-centered learning.
The Cooperative Extension Water Irrigation Efficiency Program
A state-sponsored program assisting farmers and ranchers in their efforts to save water.
The Maricopa Agricultural Center Water Quality Program
A community outreach program offering practical tools to protect and conserve water.
The Cochise County Water Wise Program
Offers education, resources and incentives to Cochise County residents seeking to conserve water.
The Water Network
A directory of University of Arizona faculty and staff with expertise on water-related topics.
The Campus Agricultural Center
An extension facility conducting research on water efficiency in agriculture, among other topics.
Arizona Watershed Stewardship Guide
Published in 2005, this open-access guide provides a broad overview of foundational Arizona watershed information, from hydrology to policy.
- Watershed basics
- Life in the watershed
- Arizona weather and climate
- Geologic processes
- Water quality and monitoring
- Regional and state water management
Gardening
Improve your desert gardening skills, explore environmentally friendly native plant options, learn more about indigenous gardening practices, and more.
- Building your garden
- Hopi Dryland Farming with Dr. Michael Kotutwa Johnson
- Master Gardener program
- Native seeds search
- Restoring Native Plants to Navajo Nation Lands Handbook
Golf Courses
Learn more about the considerations and regulations shaping golf course water use in Arizona’s arid environment.