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
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
Tucson’s Water Resources Groundwater Colorado River Water
Reclaimed Water
• Our water table is slowly recovering from years of “mining”
• Available for the future but not sustainable
Groundwater
• 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
• Wastewater treated to irrigate nearly all golf courses, parks and schools in the Tucson area
• Some is also committed to the environment
Reclaimed Water
• 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
Despite Effective Planning Uncertainty Persists
Colorado River Water Reclaimed Water Groundwater
Not Sustainable
Not Locally Controlled
30% Unused and Lost
Potential future shortage
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