Cactus State Press Room

Cactus State Completes Major Improvements to the Stoneman Lake Water System in Coconino County

Stoneman Lake, AZ (April 08, 2026) – Cactus State recently completed a series of major upgrades to the Stoneman Lake drinking water system, representing an investment of nearly $400,000 and delivering important improvements to water quality protection, storage reliability, and overall system performance for Stoneman Lake residents. The Stoneman Lake system is uniquely designed to…

Cactus State Completes Key Infrastructure Improvements to Sunizona Water System in Cochise County

Sunizona, AZ (April 8, 2026) – Cactus State has completed nearly $242,000 in targeted upgrades to the Sunizona Water System, strengthening storage capacity, improving treatment reliability, and enhancing overall system performance. Following acquisition of the system, Cactus State conducted a detailed evaluation to identify practical improvements that would deliver the greatest impact on reliability, water…

Central States Water Resources Announces Promotion of Karl Stephens to Regional Director of Operations

January 31, 2024 ST LOUIS – Central States Water Resources (CSWR), the 10th largest investor-owned water and wastewater utility in the United States, is pleased to announce the promotion of Karl Stephens to the position of Regional Director of Operations. In his new role, Karl will oversee operations in Texas, Arkansas, and Arizona, further advancing…

Cactus State Utility Operating Company

Arizona Corporation Commission Approves Acquisitions By Cactus State Utility Operating Company, A Division of Central States Water Resource PHOENIX, AZ (Jan. 10, 2022) – The Arizona Corporation Commission has approved the acquisitions of water and wastewater utilities located in Cleburne, Coconino, Gila, Greenlee, La Paz, Mohave, Pinal, Yavapai, and Yuma counties by Cactus State Utility…