Is AZ Out of Water? What You Need To Know About Buying a Home in Arizona.

Arizona is a beautiful state with a warm climate and plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy. It’s no wonder that people are moving here from all over the country. However, one concern that potential homebuyers have is the water situation in Arizona. The news often reports that Arizona is running out of water and that the state is in a drought. In this blog post, we will take a deeper look at what you need to know about buying a home in Arizona and the state’s water situation. Rather watch the video? Play it below.

Dusti Martin, a realtor with Platinum Living Realty, has extensive experience in helping clients find their dream homes in Arizona. She says that Arizona is a well-planned state with a history of water conservation. Even though we are in a drought, Arizona has been saving and banking water for decades. So, when you come to Arizona, there are a few things you should know.

First, you can’t put in a housing development unless you guarantee 100 years of water for that community. This means that developers have to designate the source of the water and run tests to show that there is enough water to support the new neighborhood or community. This stipulation has been in place for decades, and it is not a new regulation.

Second, if you’re thinking of buying in rural areas, be on the lookout for private water companies, shared wells, or hauled water. Hauled water means there is no well on the premises, and a big tank needs to be refilled from time to time through a private water-hauling company. Do not confuse these companies with private water companies like EPCOR that run a water company that provides water to urban developments much like any other city would provide water to it’s citizens. Some areas of Rio Verde, for instance, have never had wells or well that are high producing enough, and many new builds out there are on hauled water. It’s essential to be diligent and make sure that private water companies are part of the actual development and not on hauled water, as the city of Scottsdale recently stopped selling water to these private companies for residents in places like Rio Verde. Other areas in Rio Verde sit right on a great water-producing aquifer and have wells that function just fine and provide more than enough water to it’s land owners.

When buying a home with a well or shared well, you need to do your due diligence: test the water, and figure out the rate and flow of the water being produced. Dusti recommends having the well tested, figuring out the depth of the water table, and making sure that you’re figuring out how many cubic feet per minute the water is being produced. If the well has been contaminated by old mining runoff, there are whole-home filtration systems available to help filter out the water.

It’s also important to note that if you’re buying a home in Arizona, you should be aware of whether the home is on City water or a private water company of some kind or if it is on a private well, shared well, or hauled water. If you’re looking at buying in beautiful areas like Rio Verde, be aware that some areas have never had wells that are high producing enough, so you’ll need to be on the lookout for private water companies, shared wells, or hauled water.

Overall, it’s important to do your due diligence when buying a home in Arizona, especially when it comes to water issues. Dusti emphasizes that Arizona is a well-planned state with a history of water conservation. While the state is in a drought, Arizona has been saving and banking water for decades, and the regulations in place ensure that new developments have enough water to support the community for at least 100 years.

If you have any other questions about buying a home in Arizona and what to consider when it comes to water issues, give Dusti a call at 480-717-9405, or visit her website at dustimartinrealtor.com. With her expertise and guidance, you’ll be able to find the perfect home in Arizona.