water quality

Cactus State customers tell AZ Corp. Commission head, water company rep they feel their concerns about high rates, faulty meters and poor water quality are going unheard.

Residents of east Yuma neighborhood say water rates from Cactus State up more than 300 percent with concerns about water quality. Company officials responded to KAWC.

On this week's Arizona Edition, a longtime Yuma bakery closes and what are young voters' concerns? Plus, Tierra Mesa Estates residents speak out about rising water bills and Onvida Health offers a hands on program for local students.

Navy and Marine Corps officials met with residents who live outside the base as they prepare to sample water wells for PFAS, also known as forever chemicals.

In an interview with KAWC, Tom Buschatzke, director at the Arizona Department of Water Resources, says Yuma water leaders continue to be at the negotiating table.

Arizona is one of the driest states in the nation and conservationists say a proposed rule by the Environmental Protection Agency could further complicate the state's dire water situation. Comments from Elise Ketcham, communications director, Arizona Wildlife Federation.

Approved by the Arizona Governor’s Regulatory Review Council, the new program supplements community drinking water portfolios with a reliable, local source amid rising demand and drought conditions.

Arizona Corporation Commission voted to approve the rate hike in their October 17 meeting.

Arizona residents and visitors can now help protect Arizona’s waterbodies using their smart phones.KAWC’s Stephanie Sanchez has the details.The Arizona…