Whetstone Water Improvement District

Whetstone Water Improvement District (WWID) is a small special taxing district serving a portion of the Whetstone area. WWID was formed and in operation since 1982. WWID currently has approximately 370 service connections serving a population of approximately 950 people. WWID currently has 3 wells. Well # 3 was drilled and put into operation in 2020 with a grant paid for by North American Development Bank. Well #3 has a variable frequency drive control enabling it to pump between 2 and 200 gallons per minute depending on the demand. Well #1and Well #2 are each equipped with a storage tank, 2 booster pumps and a pressure tank. Well # 1 pumps approximately 85 gallons per minute Well # 2 pumps approximately 35 gallons of water per minute. The combined storage capability of the 2 storage tanks is approximately 200,000 gallons of water. Well #2 is equipped with a propane generator which allows WWID to continue to provide water to its customers during power outages, this is extremely important during the monsoon season when Arizona experiences frequent power outages. This is also beneficial for fire suppression, WWID has also installed 21 Class C Hydrants throughout the district to allow fire crews to refill their tenders. WWID has 2 employees that oversee the day to day operation of the system and is governed by a 5 member elected board.