Here's a picture looking North from Big Chino Road about a mile after it turns to dirt. It's hard to believe this arid landscape camouflages such a huge cache of water.
Is anyone familiar with the plans to develop a water company in Paulden? In the course of work today, I was told by a homeowner that Wineglass Acres has a company/group looking to bring water to homes in the area. I was told that they are looking to secure an easement to run lines and are looking for feedback from current owners who may want to connect. I just wonder what the incentive would be to an existing homeowner who has an adequate well? Considering the cost of a well is likely $10,000-$15,000 out in this area, what would the benefit be? I thought there may be a high level of arsenic in the water, but was told it is within safe standards.
Also, where are the actual headwaters of the Verde? Where do you access it, or is it accessible? I've been to Headwaters Ranch area, so I assume it's somewhere back there. I noticed on the map that the Verde River and Granite Creek start around Sullivan Lake.
Finally, where is the site that the City of Prescott proposes to pump from? Next time I'm out there I'd like to feed my curiosity.
And Here's another picture of an abandoned property out Big Chino Road. It looks like the house may have burned down, the barn is in deferred repair, and the windmill is busted. Maybe there's a country song here. The pillars to left are chimneys where the house stood.
