Some Cave Creek residents without water after storm damages pump; don't wash clothes or dishes, town urges - The Arizona Republic

Cave Creek residents urged to conserve water after storm damages pump

Some Cave Creek residents without water after storm damages pump; don't wash clothes or dishes, town urges
Kye Graves

Cave Creek is asking residents to reduce their water usage following a storm surge that damaged a pump on the town's water pipeline, and some residents are without water or may soon be.

In a statement posted to the town's website, officials stated that customers need to minimize their water usage "as much as possible" until repairs can be completed to bring the reservoirs back to optimum levels. The damaged pump is part of the Central Arizona Project.

According to the statement, the town is currently pumping water at a reduced rate of flow to its water treatment plant.

"Water conservation is needed to preserve water for consumption, drinking, and animals. During this time, avoid washing clothes and dishes. Shut off irrigation, pool filling (turn off pool pump), and avoid any unnecessary water usage at this time," officials said.

An update was posted to the town's website and Facebook page, saying that those within Zone 9 were "likely 100% without water," while those in the Desert Hills Water System could follow suit soon.

There is currently no estimated time on how long the repairs will take to complete, according to the website.

Officials added that updates will be posted to the town's Utility Alert page, which residents can monitor at CaveCreekAZ.gov.

No other information had been released.