Government - Big Water Town

Outdoor beauty with quiet community living

Big Water is an incorporated town of roughly 475 people situated only 6 miles from the Arizona border.

Gateway to Lake Powell

The Big Water Town Marshal currently provides law enforcement.

Fire protection is provided by a well-equipped and trained volunteer fire department.

Justice Court Judge

A municipal justice of the peace handles local misdemeanors.

Elected Officials

Big Water Town is governed by a Mayor and 4 councilors, all of which are elected positions.

Administrative Staff

Administrative staff positions include a town clerk, a town attorney, and a building inspector.

Planning/Development

Planning and zoning activities are conducted by a five member commission and appeals are heard by a five member board of adjustment.

General Plan

The Town of Big Water General Plan identifies goals, policies, and strategies necessary to guide the future growth and development of the Town.

Download Plan (PDF)

Lake Powell

Encompassing over 1.25 million acres, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area offers unparalleled opportunities for water-based & backcountry recreation.

Find out more

Police

The Big Water Town Marshal currently provides law enforcement and a municipal justice of the peace handles local misdemeanors.

Fire Protection

Fire protection is provided by a well-equipped and trained volunteer fire department housed in a 2-bay station next to the Town Hall.

Ambulance

The ambulance is staffed with several EMT’s and covers the Eastern Kane County area.

Utilities

Gas & Electric

Garkane Energy – (888) 644-5026
Garkane is usually prompt in setting up new accounts and has a 24-hour service line.

Propane

Garkane Propane – (888) 735-4288
SemStream LP– (928) 645-2080

Telephone

Telephone land line service through Century Link is handled out of Arizona. When calling Century Link, if the customer service representative can not quickly locate Big Water or your phone, tell them to look under the area code 928.

Residential Customers:

Sales and Billing – Mon-Fri 7 am-7pm – (800) 244-1111
Repair – 24 hours – (800) 573-1311

Small Business Customers:

Sales and Billing – Mon-Fri 8 am-5pm – (800) 603-6000
Repair – 24 hours – (800) 954-1211

Cell Phone

Verizon Wireless has good service in Big Water area. Check with your carrier to make sure this area is in your coverage zone. Pay as you go services, such as are offered at Walmart, also work in Big Water.

Garbage & Water

Garbage Collection
Big Water Municipal - (435) 675-3760

Water
Big Water Municipal - (435) 675-3760

Contact Us:

Telephone: 435.675.3760

Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time (Utah Time)

ADDRESS:
Big Water Municipal Corporation
Big Water Town Hall
60 Aaron Burr
Big Water, UT 84741

MAILING ADDRESS:
Drawer 410127
Big Water, UT 84741-2127