Where Prescott’s Water Comes From

Prescott’s water system relies on groundwater, surface water reservoirs, and reclaimed water managed under Arizona’s long-term water planning laws.

Groundwater

Groundwater is pumped from aquifers within the Prescott Active Management Area (PrAMA).

Source: https://prescott-az.gov/water-resource-mgmt/current-supplies/

Surface Water

Prescott uses the Watson Lake and Willow Lake reservoirs, acquired through a 1998 voter-approved bond and a water rights transfer.

Source: https://prescott-az.gov/water-resource-mgmt/current-supplies/

Reclaimed Water

• Turf irrigation

• Industrial uses

• Groundwater recharge

Source: https://prescott-az.gov/water-resource-mgmt/current-supplies/

Future Water Supply

Prescott has purchased land and water rights in the Big Chino sub-basin as part of long-term water planning.

Source: https://prescott-az.gov/water-resource-mgmt/current-supplies/