league of cities and towns august 18 - 21, 2015 ensuring a secure water future
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League of Cities and TownsAugust 18 - 21, 2015
Ensuring a Secure Water Future
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Tucson Water has planned for the future for decades
60s 70s 90s80s 2000s
Acquired groundwater
rights
Planned for Colorado
River Water/ initiated
conservation programs
Established Reclaimed
Water system
Expanded water
conservation programs
Planned for storage of Colorado
River Water
Planning for Our Water Future
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Tucson’s Water Resources Groundwater Colorado River Water
Reclaimed Water
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• Our water table is slowly recovering from years of “mining”
• Available for the future but not sustainable
Groundwater
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• Buying 47 billion gallons each year
• Delivering 60% each year to customers
• Storing 40% each year for future use
• Local Wheeling
• Regional Firming
Colorado River Water
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• Wastewater treated to irrigate nearly all golf courses, parks and schools in the Tucson area
• Some is also committed to the environment
Reclaimed Water
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• Tucsonans have an excellent conservation ethic
• Tucson Water provides education, assistance and rebates
• Tucson Water’s system efficiency programs are helping to save water
Water Conservation & Stewardship
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Despite Effective Planning Uncertainty Persists
Colorado River Water Reclaimed Water Groundwater
Not Sustainable
Not Locally Controlled
30% Unused and Lost
Potential future shortage
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Ensuring Our Water Future: Purified Water
• Unused Reclaimed Water added to the drinking water supply
• Technology can create the highest quality water
• Sustainable – supply renews and grows