Which function does the Central Arizona Project (CAP) NOT perform?

The Central Arizona Project (CAP) is primarily designed to deliver and manage water resources, specifically from the Colorado River, and does so through a network of canals and aqueducts. While CAP has a significant role in providing water to municipalities and agricultural areas in Arizona, its primary functions do not directly include recycling effluent water.

Instead, effluent recycling is typically handled by local municipalities and water agencies that are equipped and funded to manage wastewater treatment and reuse. These entities often have their own systems in place to address water recycling, independent from the CAP's main mission of delivering Colorado River water.

The other functions listed, such as providing 1.5 million acre-feet of Colorado River water, employing a substantial workforce for maintenance and operations, and reducing dependence on groundwater, are integral to the CAP's objectives. By delivering substantial volumes of Colorado River water, the CAP helps mitigate groundwater depletion, a critical issue in Arizona due to reliance on finite underground aquifers.