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 Landscape Watering Made Simple
Water is vital for maintaining thriving landscapes yet knowing how much water your landscape needs throughout the year can feel like a mystery. Most of us can't see what's happening underground. We just know that plants take up water and nutrients through their roots, so water must be applied regularly to keep them growing.
Tucson Water is proud to partner in the launch of a new watering guide that takes the guesswork out of landscape watering. Landscape Watering by the Numbers is designed to help homeowners and professionals learn the key measurements that matter for watering plants efficiently.
This easy-to-use resource walks you through several steps and offers tips to get a handle on your landscape's water use. It's the same guidance we share with customers during efficiency checkups, but the new visuals – including worksheets and tables – make the information easier to understand.
Four key takeaways from the guide include:
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Learn your plants' needs – find out how much water your landscape actually requires.
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Measure your system's output – learn how much water your irrigation system applies.
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Calculate your run time – figure out how long to run your system – each irrigation zone will be different.
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Adjust your frequency – determine how often to run your system as the seasons change.
Landscape Watering by the Numbers is available in digital and print versions. Online, you can access the guide as a flipbook that lets you navigate page by page and includes bonus resources. Tucson Water has also partnered with City of Tucson ward offices and several local nurseries to make print copies available to the public. Stop by any ward office or participating nursery to pick up your free copy today!
Check out the list of locations on our website to see where you can pick up your complementary guide today.
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 Rainwater Harvesting Rebate Policy Updates – New Application Now Open!
September is a great time to plan your property's rainwater harvesting system, with late summer monsoons still in the forecast. Rainwater is a valuable, free resource for your landscape. Tucson Water has updated its Rainwater Harvesting Rebate Program for residential and small commercial customers to help maximize these benefits and support goals in the One Water 2100 Plan.
Before applying, you must complete a workshop covering the ins and outs of water harvesting and rebate requirements. Key updates include:
- Maximum rebate is now $1,900 per property, plus up to a $99 Treebate for new, qualifying drought-tolerant trees ($50 for one tree, $99 for two)
- Rebate levels have been increased for basins that harvest stormwater runoff from streets into the public right-of-way
- Systems must use harvested water to benefit the landscape
Rebate amounts still depend on how much rain the system catches. After installation, a Zanjero will conduct a site visit to confirm storage capacity and provide tips on maintaining your new system.
All applicants are subject to the updated policies. Learn more and apply on Tucson Water's rainwater harvesting rebate page.
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City of Tucson
Environmental Services
 The Pizza's Done, but the Box Isn't!
Did you know that America consumes around 3 billion pizzas each year? That’s billions of boxes that can be prevented from going to the landfill. Recycle your pizza boxes and give them a second life. As long as all the pizza is out, your cardboard is clean and dry, it should be placed in your recycle bin. Please flatten your other boxes to make more room in your bin for other recyclables too!
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Pima County
Wastewater Reclamation
 Are you eligible for a sewer bill discount?
Is your home vacant for part of the year? Do you travel for extended periods? Are you planning an extended stay at a hospital or rehab facility? If you will be gone for longer than a month, you could be eligible for a discount on your monthly sewer bill. Go online or contact us at 520-724-6609 to submit a request.
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