Several large construction projects in San Tan Valley exert a heavy demand on the water system, pulling water from hydrants to use on the projects
By Jake Kincaid | PinalCentral
Large portions of San Tan Valley in the Johnson Utilities service area have been hit with low water pressure this week.
Many residents were reporting pressure so low that they cannot shower or run dishwashers. Eduprize charter school in Queen Creek sent out a notice stating that on Friday water pressure was so low staff had to manually flush toilets and provide students with bottled water.
The pressure was affecting the areas of Copper Basin, Johnson Ranch, Oasis Magic Ranch and Rancho Bella Vista South.
The Arizona Corporation Commission has begun investigating the low water pressure and stated in a press release that it is demanding answers from the company to confirm the source of the problem. Commission staffers plan to test pressure themselves to ensure compliance.
