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City Of Tucson Water Matters February 2023
Government and Politics
February 2, 2023
From: City Of TucsonUnderstanding the Powerful Role of Reclaimed Water
For nearly 40 years, Tucson Water has been recycling treated wastewater into reclaimed water and delivering it for specific applications. Using reclaimed water, delivered via the “purple pipe” distribution system, conserves billions of gallons of tap water each year and more! Learn the facts about reclaimed water here.
Behind the Scenes
Take a video tour of Tucson Water’s reclaimed water treatment facilities. Understand what it takes to filter and treat reclaimed water to a Class A standard so it’s ready for distribution via the reclaimed system. Click to visit tucsonaz.gov/water/what-is-reclaimed-water.
Free, Fun, & Family Friendly: 4th Annual Sustainable Landscapes Expo 2023ap
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday, March 11, 2023
Entrance is off east Roger Road. Follow the signs!
Learn about outdoor water conservation and sustainable landscaping in the Sonoran Desert. The Expo features over 40 exhibits with educational, interactive activities for adults and kids, raffles for items and services, giveaways, and food trucks! Be one of the attendees to take home one of the 200 free trees from Civano Growers.
New this year: Tucson Water is offering a limited number of discounted smart irrigation controllers that customers will be able to purchase online and pick up at the Expo (or later date). These controllers will be available for $100 plus sales tax. Customers must take a class on how to use this controller before taking it home.
The 4th Annual Sustainable Landscapes Expo is hosted by Pima Smartscape, Tucson Water, and The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, and sponsored by Civano Growers and Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply.
Show Us Your Digs!
As we explore the impact of water conservation at home, we want to hear from you! Send in your photos or videos of your xeriscape, water-saving appliances, or water harvesting system and tell us about the ways you are a responsible desert dweller. DM us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter and we'll feature your digs on our platforms!
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