Denton County, Arizona — public water systems
At a glance
3 active public water systems are filed under Denton County, Arizona in EPA's SDWIS records, together reporting 996 people served. The largest is Longhorn Meadows Addition, which reports serving 855 people. All 3 are community water systems serving people where they live.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO, refreshed quarterly.
Active systems
3
Population served
996
Community systems
3
Groundwater share
100%
How does Denton County compare with other Arizona counties?
Denton County has the 19th-most active public water systems among the 56 counties listed for active Arizona systems in EPA records; among the 19 with 3 or more systems, the median has 63. Its systems report 996 people served in total, the 21st-largest county figure in the state and less than 0.1% of the statewide total. The average system here reports serving 332 people, well below the Arizona average of 4,369. Population figures are what each system reports; people served by more than one system, such as a wholesaler and the town that buys from it, are counted by each.
Where does Denton County's drinking water come from?
By primary water source, Denton County's active systems draw on groundwater (3, 100%). Overall, all rely mainly on groundwater (including purchased groundwater) and none on surface water, compared with 95% and 4.7% across Arizona. Groundwater means the system draws its water from wells or springs fed by underground aquifers. The county's largest system, Longhorn Meadows Addition, draws primarily on groundwater.
What kinds of water systems operate in Denton County?
Denton County's active systems break down as 3 community systems (100%). A community water system serves at least 15 connections used by year-round residents, or regularly serves at least 25 year-round residents. Homes, apartments and mobile-home parks are served by these. EPA lists their owner types as private (100%).
Water systems in Denton County
🔒 Create a free account to export CSV| # | Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Longhorn Meadows Addition | Denton | 855 | Community | Groundwater |
| 2 | Double Rock Estates | Denton | 105 | Community | Groundwater |
| 3 | Meadow Ranch Water System | Denton | 36 | Community | Groundwater |
Denton County water systems: frequently asked questions
How many public water systems are in Denton County, Arizona?
EPA's SDWIS records file 3 active public water systems under Denton County, Arizona: 3 community systems (100%).
Who supplies drinking water in Denton County, AZ?
The largest community water systems filed under Denton County are Longhorn Meadows Addition (855 people served), Double Rock Estates (105 people served) and Meadow Ranch Water System (36 people served). Which system serves a particular address depends on its service area, which EPA's SDWIS records do not include; a water bill or the local utility can confirm it.
Does Denton County's drinking water come from groundwater or surface water?
Of the 3 active public water systems in Denton County, all draw mainly on groundwater and none on surface water, counting purchased supplies. The largest system, Longhorn Meadows Addition, uses groundwater.
Where can I find a water quality report for Denton County?
Each community water system must deliver an annual water quality report, called a Consumer Confidence Report, to its customers by July 1, covering the previous calendar year. 3 community systems are filed under Denton County, so the report to look for is the one from the system that supplies your address.
How can I check violations for a water system in Denton County?
Open the system's profile from the list on this page. Each profile shows the most recent Safe Drinking Water Act violations in EPA's records, with plain-English labels and whether each one is resolved. For current compliance status, EPA ECHO is the primary source.
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About this data
Source: U.S. EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and SDWA violation records, via EPA ECHO, as published October 1, 2026 — AquaCensus refreshes it quarterly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: AquaCensus, “Public water systems in Denton County, Arizona”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/arizona/denton (data as of October 1, 2026).