Town of Marana News - January 18, 2023

Marana Water recognized for environmental compliance and quality utility services

ADEQ representatives present Marana Water with VESP awards

MARANA- The Town of Marana Water Department is once again being recognized by the state for its commitment to providing above and beyond environmental stewardship through its water service, water reclamation service, water conservation, community education and outreach.

Marana Water was presented with a Silver level award in the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality’s Voluntary Environmental Stewardship Program (VESP) for its voluntary 1,4-dioxane and PFAS monitoring program. In 2016, Marana Water started a volunteer-based water sampling program to test for the unregulated compounds 1,4-dioxane and PFAS. Marana Water also received a Bronze level award for successfully staying in compliance within the past three years.

The VESP recognizes and awards incentives to Arizona businesses and other organizations that have a good history of environmental compliance and strive to go beyond what is legally required to protect public health and the environment.

The Town of Marana Water Department was presented with the Copper level certificate in 2021 for the Town’s continued strong environmental compliance record and commitment to construct and operate the Airline/Lambert and Picture Rocks Water Treatment Campuses for emerging contaminants, such as PFAS and 1,4- Dioxane.

LEVELS OF CERTIFICATES:

Copper

Bronze

Silver

Gold

Platinum

Learn more about each level of recognition and the program here.

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Construction to begin at Silverbell/Cortaro Intersection on January 25th

The Town of Marana and its contractor, Pima Paving, Inc., will be working to improve the intersection of North Silverbell Road and North Cortaro Road with construction beginning on Wednesday, January 25th.

The Town will be upgrading all curb ramps and median refuges at the intersection to meet current Americans with Disabilities Act standards.

The project is scheduled to be completed by the end of February.

Construction crews will be working weekdays from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Traffic control devices will be set up along the roadways approaching the intersection and within the intersection itself. The traffic control set-ups may vary from day to day depending upon where the work is occurring within the intersection and how it is progressing. Motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians should closely observe how directional signs and devices are being implemented to safely guide them around the work areas. Access to businesses will be maintained at all times.

For your safety and that of the contractor’s personnel, please comply with all traffic control devices, flagging personnel, and/or detour signs. Travel time through the project area may increase during construction so please adjust your schedule accordingly. Construction may restrict traffic lanes and create congestion. Taking alternate routes is suggested. If inclement weather or other events cause delays, the work may be rescheduled without further notice.

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