Drinking Water Approvals

A plan review approval must be obtained for the drinking water program for:
  • Drinking Water Source Approval (NSA)
  • Public Water System Operational or Compliance Plan

Drinking Water New Source Approval Application (NSA)


Submit an Application Form (PDF) to obtain approval to connect a new or reconnect an existing drinking water source, such as a ground water well or a water treatment plant, to a Public Water System. Include a completed Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Drinking Water Source Approval (PDF) form with the submittal.

Approval to Construct/Approval of Construction Applications


Submit an application form to obtain Approval To Construct or Approval Of Construction for water distribution system pipelines, pressure reducing valve stations, ground water production facilities and other water system infrastructure can be downloaded from the Forms/Applications page of the Subdivision, Infrastructure and Planning Program.

Application forms submitted to obtain Approval To Construct or Approval Of Construction for water treatment facilities can be downloaded from the Forms/Applications page of the Water and Waste Treatment Program.

For questions concerning these types of approvals please contact these programs directly.

Public Water System Operational or Compliance Plan


Submit an application to obtain approval for a Public Water System Operational or Compliance Plan (PDF) such as Site Sampling, Backflow Prevention, Emergency Operations or any other required by the Safe Drinking Water Act.

  1. Fax 602-372-0866