PEARCE, Ariz. (KGUN) — The groundwater in the Willcox Basin is under an Active Management Agreement because of the number of wells drying up and water concerns in the area. Now, some residents are working to help those who are at risk of running out of water.

"Water is by far the most important issue to people living in Cochise County," said President for People for the Playa Water Resources Inc. Lou Manuta.

That's because while water may be flowing now, some may see their water unexpectedly shut off because the well keeping the water flowing dries up, which is happening all over Cochise County.

"The wells are between 800 and 1,000 feet now is pretty normal. Those wells are well over $50,000, and not everybody has that just sitting around," Manuta said.

This is why Manuta and Joanna Se

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