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Central Arizona Project (CAP)

Central Arizona Project (CAP) delivers water to nearly 6 million people, more than 80% of the state’s population, in Maricopa, Pinal and Pima counties. CAP carries water from Lake Havasu near Parker to the southern boundary of the San Xavier Indian Reservation southwest of Tucson. It is a 336-mile long system of aqueducts, tunnels, pumping plants and pipelines.

CAP Canal
The 336-mile CAP canal begins at Lake Havasu and ends at its terminus just south of Tucson.

YOUR WATER. YOUR FUTURE.

CAP 101

In central and southern Arizona there are few things more critical to our quality of life. Do you know where your water comes from?

Buckskin Mountain Tunnel

HISTORY OF CAP

In the early 20th century, Central Arizona Project was a shared dream of Arizonans; a vision of water security and stability for future generations to enjoy their quality of life in a desert. Now that the 336-mile long water delivery system is a reality, the leadership of CAP is responsible for sustaining and managing what past generations were able to fund and build.

CAP Canal

Know Your Water

In central and southern Arizona there are few things more critical to our quality of life. Do you know where your water comes from? (Colorado and Wyoming.) How it gets from the Rocky Mountains to your home? (Central Arizona Project, a 336-mile system stretching from Lake Havasu to Tucson). Take some time to KNOW YOUR WATER.

MISSION

CAP’s dedicated team reliably manages and delivers Colorado River water to Maricopa, Pinal, and Pima counties.

VISION

CAP serves as a collaborative partner and innovative leader in sustainable management and reliable delivery of water for Central Arizona.

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