Maricopa Agricultural Center Water Quality Program
Clean water is essential
The Water Quality Program provides education and outreach to promote safe, clean water for agriculture, recreation, and everyday use. We’ve reached more than 26,000 people—including watershed stewards, students, industry professionals, and home users—offering practical tools and guidance on food safety, protecting surface and groundwater, and reusing water resources.
Resources
Track and Scat Glovebox Guide
Helps growers identify animals using tracks and scat and the potential risk of pathogen transfer.
Microbiology Food Safety Course
Explore food safety microbiology concepts, contamination risks and research in this self-paced course.
Ag Water App
Assess water quality and get real-time irrigation advice based on current water sampling conditions.
Ag Water Online Calculator
Gives smart sampling tips while helping assess water quality and the potential of pathogen contamination.
