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Tap into News & Tips About Your Water
MONTHLY NEWSLETTER • FEBRUARY 2021
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“Bottom line: Our water is safe and meets or exceeds state and federal regulations.”
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are man-made chemicals used widely in firefighting foams, food packaging, stain and water-repellent fabrics, nonstick cookware, and industrial applications. Tucson Water’s Interim Director John Kmiec provides an update about protecting drinking water from PFAS contamination.
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Taking Action Locally Against PFAS
Learn about Tucson Water’s aggressive, proactive, and voluntary program to address PFAS. The latest development: a partnership with the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ), backed by $3.3 million, to protect Tucson Water’s central wellfield. The construction of a PFAS treatment plant is slated for 2022.
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Answering PFAS Questions
What are PFAS? Where is this occurring? What is Tucson Water doing about it? Interim Director John Kmiec answers these questions and more.
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See Your Water Usage History
Learn the two ways that you can see a history of your home’s water consumption – and flag any issues early!
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Connect to Environmental Services
Open Now: 21 Sites to Recycle Glass
A new citywide glass recycling program starts February 1. Keep glass bottles and jars out of your Blue Bin and drop them off at 21 glass-only purple bins. This helps to reduce recycling processing costs, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and create a local supply of material for construction projects. Visit tucsonaz.gov/glass for site info & more.
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Pima County Wastewater Reclamation
Grease Collection Success: 1,225 Gallons & More
The community donated 1,225 gallons of fats, oils, and grease during the 16th Annual Grease Collection and Recycling Event. That keeps goo out of sewers and reduces our carbon footprint by 9,188 pounds.
Remember, there is year-round grease recycling, Monday - Friday, 7 am -1 pm, at the Agua Nueva Water Reclamation Facility, 2947 W. Calle Agua Nueva, Tucson, AZ 85745.
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