Check here to find out all the latest information on Drought Contingency in the Black Canyon City Water Improvement District community. To view our Drought Contingency Plan, please see below.
The BCCWID Drought Contingency Plan starts on page 6 of our "Community Water System SYSTEM WATER PLAN" which is filed with the Arizona Depeartment of Water Resources - ADEQ. This report also includes lots of other information about our community water system and is highly recommended reading for those who have the time.
BCCWID is currently: Drought Stage 1, moving toward Drought Stage 2, with static water levels having dropped on average apprx. 5' from where they were about 5 months ago. Data indicates that the Black Canyon City aquafer is continuing to decrease and is not showing signs of being replenished.
Stage 0 - Water levels stable within the six wells
Stage 1 - Noticeable drop in water level in wells.
Stage 2 - Continuation of water level dropping over an extended period of time. (At this stage the District may implement mandatory management measures).
Stage 3 - Water levels continue to drop over 30 days after reaching stage 2.
Stage 4 - Water level drops below 35 feet in the wells.
U.S. Drought Monitor Weekly Map - Drought Conditions
An Introduction to Well Drawdown - What Does It Mean?
