Goodyear, Arizona is a city with a rich, rewarding quality of life and tremendous community spirit, exemplified by its winning two prestigious national awards in 2008 - the All-America City and City Livability awards. Nestled in the shadows of the Estrella Mountains, Goodyear is one of the fastest growing cities in the Valley. A mere 20 minutes west of downtown Phoenix, Goodyear offers all the advantages of a small community, with all the cultural and entertainment resources the metro Phoenix area offers. The Public Works Department is responsible for the extraction and treatment of water from the City's underground water source, ensuring that it meets environmental quality standards, and storing it in order to meet the daily demands for water by customers in the City of Goodyear service area.