On Aug. 26, 2026, the comment period begins for the preliminary decision to issue an Individual Aquifer Protection Permit to Arizona Electric Power Cooperative (AEPCO) for a new peaking natural gas-fired electric generating facility located in Mohave Valley, Arizona. The comment period has been extended through Oct. 30, 2026.

Aquifer Protection Permit (APP) No.:  515173

The requirements in this permit will allow the permittee to comply with the two key requirements of the Aquifer Protection Program: 1) meet Aquifer Water Quality Standards at the Point of Compliance; and 2) demonstrate Best Available Demonstrated Control Technology.

Permittee:

AEPCO

Facility:

Mohave Energy Park
2897 E. King Street
Mohave Valley, Arizona 86440
Mohave County

Review Documents:

• Updated Public Notice | View Notice >
• Draft Permit | View Permit >
• Draft Executive Summary | View Summary >
• In person at ADEQ Record Center | Learn How >

Public Comment Period:

• Dates: Aug. 26, 2026 – Oct. 30, 2026

Comments may be submitted as follows:

• Online | Submit Comments >
• By Email | Send Email >
• By Mail (Must be postmarked or received by Oct. 30, 2026):

ADEQ
Water Quality Division, Groundwater and Reuse
Attn: Maribeth Greenslade
1110 W. Washington St.
Phoenix, AZ  85007 

• At the Public Hearing in Mohave Valley, Arizona | Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, 6 p.m. | View Details >