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MONTHLY NEWSLETTER • AUGUST 2021
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Tucson Water and our community are ready to meet the challenges of what the future may hold: shortages on the Colorado River, climate change, and continued drought. Find out how smart planning and conservation have made our region secure and water-resilient.
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Upload Your Monsoon Sounds!
Tucson Water and Tucson-based artist Alex! Jimenez invite you to join an exciting community-wide audio project to create a Chubasco Channel on YouTube. A chubasco is a violent storm with thunder and lightning that drops water in a deluge. This summer, capture three minutes of a Tucson monsoon/chubasco and upload it to an audio archive.
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 Off the Grid with 7 New Solar Projects
The City of Tucson is harnessing kilowatts from six new solar installations at Tucson Water sites, with one more project online in weeks. The 7,925 solar panels will offer more than 5 million watt-hours per year of this green renewable energy source at a fixed rate per kWh for 20 to 25 years. Another welcome benefit: 256 shaded parking spots!
[VIDEO] Drone View
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Monsoon Season Tips for Your Evaporative Cooler
Monsoon season has arrived and with the welcomed rain also comes high humidity. Evaporative cooling works by introducing moisture into the air, making them effective during the dry season; however, they are less effective during monsoons. Help save water and energy by turning off the cooler pump and only running the fan when the humidity is high. The rains also introduce high winds, creating dust storms and moving debris that can potentially clog cooler filters and pads. Summer is a good time to conduct an annual inspection of evaporative coolers. Maintenance tips include:
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Use a small brush and vacuum to clean out any dust and debris collected within the system
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Inspect the cooling pads and replace if needed (usually pads need replaced yearly)
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Inspect the float and ensure that the water level in the pan is appropriate
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Inspect the recirculating pump and look for hard water deposits
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Inspect the rubber belt as it gets worn and brittle during the dry season (replace if needed)
Taking the time to clean and inspect your cooler will ensure that it will work efficiently after the monsoon storms have passed and will maintain the life of your system.
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Connect to Environmental Services
 Maximize Your Alley Service
If your trash collection is in the alley, that means Brush & Bulky (B&B) is also picked up in the alley and it’s your responsibility as a homeowner to maintain the alley from the back fence/wall to the middle of the alley.
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Pima County Wastewater Reclamation
 Away from Home Longer than a Month?
You may be eligible for a vacancy/service suspension discount on your monthly sewer bill! Contact Customer Service at (520) 724-6609 in advance or submit an online Suspension/Vacancy form.
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