Earth Fissures / Soil Issues

Arizona is well-known for the Grand Canyon, a wonderous and beautiful site. What is not so beautiful is a fissure appearing in your backyard. To determine if the area you are interested in is prone to fissures, check out the Arizona Geological Survey Fissures Site: http://www.azgs.az.gov

The fissures issue may also impact whether you may drill a well. The Arizona Department of Water Resources has important information to consider:

http://www.azwater.gov/dwr/content/Hot_Topics/Earth_Fissures_in_Arizona/fissuretest.pdf