Water & Sewer
The City of Prescott provides water and sewer services to homes and businesses within our service area. To apply for service, or for questions about your bill, please call Utility Billing at 928-777-1291.
Annual Water Reports
- 2007 Annual Water Report (pdf, 442.3 kb)
- 2008 Annual Water Report (pdf, 1461.4 kb)
- 2009 Consumer Confidence Water Report (pdf, 237.9 kb)
New Water Rates & Water Development Fees
Download the PDF documents below to see the new Water Rates & Water Development Fees that were effective January 1, 2009:
- 2009 Impact Fees Schedule (pdf, 11.4 kb)
- Assured Water Supply Portfolio Presentation (pdf, 232.6 kb)
Presentation on Assured Water Supply from Dec 2006 - Question and Answer for Water Rate Study (pdf, 36.2 kb)
- Sewer and Sanitation Rates Effective 1-1-2009 (pdf, 7.5 kb)
- Water & Wastewater Rate and Impact Fee Report (2008) (pdf, 2272.0 kb)
- Water & Wastewater Rate and Impact Fee Study Presentation (pdf, 795.4 kb)
- Water and Sewer Development Fees Brochure (pdf, 683.9 kb)
Development Impact Fees and Water and Sewer Buy in Fees - Water Development Fees (pdf, 64.4 kb)
Water Development Fees- Residential Development - Water Rates Effective 1-1-2009 (pdf, 7.7 kb)
Water Production
City water comes from wells in Chino Valley. The water is pumped into a 5-million gallon reservoir at the Chino Production Facility, and from there pumps convey it to Prescott via high-pressure water lines. The City's water quality is excellent, requires very little treatment, and is monitored daily to ensure the highest quality. Six wells, thirty water storage tanks and reservoirs, and forty booster stations are maintained, as well as more than 66 different pressure zones.
Water Distribution
The City's water distribution system begins in Chino Valley and water is distributed to homes and businesses through approximately 500 miles of water pipes that are maintained by the City. The Public Works Utilities Division also maintains system fire hydrants and manages a Backflow prevention program.
Meter Reading
The Meter Reading Division of the Public Works Department performs meter reading and customer service to more than 20,000 customers on a monthly basis.
Wastewater Treatment
Wastewater collected by the City sewer system flows to the Wastewater Treatment Plant, where it undergoes a multi-faceted biological process to separate out the solids and treat the water for reuse and recharge. The treated water, called effluent, is sold for use in watering golf courses and construction to reduce potable water demand. The solids are used in land application and/or hauled off to a landfill for cover.
Wastewater Collection
Wastewater Collections is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the city sewer collection system. The system requires cleaning of 400+ miles of mainline, 8,200+ manholes and 64 lift stations. System maintenance includes mainline repairs, manhole rehabilitation, pump replacement/repairs and response to customer service requests.
Contact Information
- Utility Billing Questions/Connections
201 S. Cortez Street
928-777-1291 - Water Production/Quality
1481 Sundog Ranch Road
928-777-1118 - Wastewater Collection
1505 Sundog Ranch Road
928-777-1630 - Wastewater Treatment Plant
1500 Sundog Ranch Road
928-777-1630 - Water/Sewer Emergencies (After Hours)
928-777-1626
See Also:
- 2005-2010 Water Management Policy (pdf, 281.2 kb)
- Water Quality Report 2007 (pdf, 1349.7 kb)
- Water Quality Report 2008 (pdf, 165.4 kb)