 Pima County Wastewater continues to improve odor control at treatment plants
Sometimes, the perfect solution turns out to be right under your nose.
In this case, the problem was an outdated odor control method being used at the Tres Ríos facility, the Pima County Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department’s largest treatment plant.
The solution not only saves the County money, but also removes odors more efficiently — and even reduces the plant's carbon footprint.
Director's View: What's in the works for RWRD
Life never slows down at our department, and this year is proof of that. I know you are all busy, but there are just a few important things I wanted to share with you this month, including a proposed expansion to our Sewer Outreach Subsidy program and a new regional facility in the Sahuarita area.
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Conveyance’s Public Works Crew Supervisors are Team GEM honorees
Wastewater’s Conveyance Division manages more than 3,500 miles of sewer lines across Pima County, along with more than 85,000 associated assets. It takes a dedicated, hard-working staff to take on that task along with responding to emergency constituent calls and completing an intensive preventative maintenance program.
At the heart of the division's success are Public Works Crew Supervisors Arturo Aguillon, Angel Tapia, Julio Ortega, Antonio Reyes and Joe Flores. Collectively, they manage, train and mentor 50 field staff on two shifts. Their tireless efforts and exceptional customer service skills have earned them recognition by the County’s GEMS Employee Recognition Program.
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Showing appreciation
Nearly 100 employees turned out to Wastewater’s Water Campus July 24 for the County’s latest quarterly Employee Appreciation event.
Representatives from County Administration handed out refreshments and visited with employees. In addition, Tom Oskam and Steve Mitchell, both from Wastewater, won free tickets to Old Tucson as well as reusable water bottles donated by Attractions & Tourism.
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Safety Corner: The importance of
staying hydrated
Cooler temperatures come with the fall. It’s common to feel less thirsty in cold weather, but we all need to be aware that cold-weather dehydration exists. Dehydration occurs when the body doesn’t have enough fluid to function properly. Regardless of the temperature, staying hydrated is important all year round.
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Where Wastewater's construction crews are working this week
Wondering where you can find our construction crews this week? To keep the public informed about any possible traffic delays, Wastewater's public site provides a weekly schedule of all of the sewer work being done by our contractors across the County. This page is updated every Friday. Check it out!
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Comings and Goings
Wondering what's new in your division this month? Curious to learn about all of the latest hires, rehires, transfers or promotions?
Here's where you'll find the latest staffing updates at Pima County Wastewater Reclamation!
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Wastewater Fact of the Month
How can trees cause sewer backups?
While trees are an essential part of the ecosystem, their roots can pose a threat to plumbing pipes. The roots of a tree will naturally grow toward water and nutrients, which means that they can grow into sewer lines if there are cracks that permit them to enter.
If someone flushes a wipe or something else that isn't suitable for flushing, the tree root can trap it and cause a serious clog. To help protect pipes from tree root clogs, it's best to avoid planting trees, shrubs and other large plants near sewer lines.
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Thanks to this month's contributors:
- Michael Bergan
- Jackson Jenkins
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