Water: Brought to you by Central Arizona Project. The 336-mile CAP system took 20 year to build, cost $4 billion, and is an engineering marvel that has contributed dramatically to our quality of life and the sustainability of the state’s water supply and economy.
Water Supply
Colorado River water: Adapting, protecting and building resiliency.
CAP System
Reliable deliveries to central and southern Arizona.
About Us
Central Arizona Project delivers water to Maricopa, Pinal and Pima counties, serving more than 5 million people, or more than 80% of the state’s population.
Contracting
Doing business with CAP. CAP engages in a wide range of activities while operating and maintaining the components of the system, and a great variety of equipment, supplies and services must be purchased to support these operations.
Story of the CAP system, Arizona’s water delivery wonder
From pumping plants, tunnels and turnouts, to trails, check gates, and wildlife crossings, the CAP system truly is an engineering marvel.
Ted Cooke: The accidental accountant who became general manager
Former general manager Ted Cooke never aspired to be general manager, but sometimes the least expected path becomes the best path.
Saving the fish
Where do fish in the canal go when a section is dewatered for maintenance? If they don’t detect the increase in movement and relocate themselves, CAP crews step in to help. Here’s the how and why!
Public Meetings
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are held at CAP Headquarters, 23636 N. 7th St., Phoenix, AZ. Sign up to be notified of CAP board meetings.
