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 Fire Protection First
Did you know that most community water systems in the United States were not created for drinking water? In fact, as most communities constructed their water systems in the 1800s, they were necessary to help fight fires. Structure fires were always a threat to the growing urban environment. And Tucson was no different.
In the early 1880s, the Tucson mayor and council wanted to encourage the creation of a pressurized water system for the Old Pueblo to ensure a widespread fire would not set back the growing City of Tucson. Remember, most cities in the West around this time were constructed with wood, and in Tucson, dry wood. By 1882, the council had its solution with the construction of the first pipeline and hydrant near the intersection of Main Avenue and McCormick Street, just south of Congress Street.
Today, the Tucson Water system contains over 5,000 miles of pipelines, 60 reservoirs, and hundreds of booster pumps that bring clean water to your home and protect our community from fires. Over 22,000 hydrants and thousands of on-site fire protection systems are located throughout the community ready for that call to help save lives and property if a fire ever breaks out. Tucson Water partners with the Tucson Fire Department and several fire districts throughout the region to ensure adequate flow and pressure are available for each new neighborhood and development in our community. To be prepared, thousands of fire hydrants are inspected and repaired throughout the year to be ready for a fire team to access in case of emergency.
What can you do to help prevent a widespread fire in your neighborhood? The best way to protect lives and property is to reduce those things that can fuel a fire. Debris, dried vegetation, and flammable items stored outside should always be kept to a minimum.
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Your Input Matters!
This month, we invite you to participate in a national survey to understand how people use water at home.
Tucson Water is one of 45 utility participants in North America collaborating in the Residential End Uses of Water Study, sponsored by the Water Research Foundation and led by Flume.
The data collected in these studies provides detailed information on how water is used in homes, known as ‘end uses.’ This information helps utilities and communities better plan for the future, implement beneficial water efficiency policies, and design rebate and incentive programs for customers. This completely voluntary and anonymous survey only takes 5-10 minutes to complete.
Survey completion also makes you eligible to enter a raffle to win an iPad. On behalf of Tucson Water and the research team, thank you in advance for your participation.
Click here to take the survey.
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Does Tucson Water offer paperless billing?
Yes! You can go green and pay your utility statement 24/7 or automatically, view statements online, receive notices by email/text, and track your water usage.
Click here for more information.
Reminder: you’ll need your account number and type of payment method. During setup, you’ll opt-in with a click to the paperless option.
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City of Tucson
Environmental Services
 March 18 is Global Recycling Day
Let's make a splash by saying NO to plastic bags! Plastic bags and film do not belong in your blue bin. These bags get tangled in the recycling processing machinery.
Bring your reusable bags to grocery stores and drop off your plastic bags at the city's orange bin drop-offs around town for recycling. Every small recycling action counts!
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Pima County
Wastewater Reclamation
 Cut Down Pollution!
Gas-powered lawn and garden equipment pollutes, is loud, and is a hassle to operate. Turn in your gas equipment and get up to $400 in vouchers for electric, battery, or manual replacements.
For more information, call 520-273-9898, email CutPollution@pima.gov, or click the link below
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 Water Matters is a monthly newsletter brought to you by Tucson Water
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