San Bernardino County, Arizona — public water systems

How does San Bernardino County compare with other Arizona counties?

San Bernardino County has the 16th-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 3,707 people served in total, the 16th-largest county figure in the state and less than 0.1% of the statewide total. The average system here reports serving 618 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 San Bernardino County's drinking water come from?

By primary water source, San Bernardino County's active systems draw on groundwater (4, 67%) and surface water (2, 33%). Overall, 67% rely mainly on groundwater (including purchased groundwater) and 33% 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, Emerald Cove Resort, draws primarily on groundwater.

What kinds of water systems operate in San Bernardino County?

San Bernardino County's active systems break down as 6 transient non-community systems (100%). A transient non-community water system serves places where people do not stay long, such as gas stations and campgrounds, and regularly serves at least 25 people a day for at least 60 days a year. EPA lists their owner types as private (100%).