League of Cities and Towns August , 2015 Ensuring a Secure Water Future

Tucson Water has planned for the future for decades 60s 70s 90s80s2000s Acquired groundwater rights Planned for Colorado River Water/ initiated conservation programs Established Reclaimed Water system Expanded water conservation programs Planned for storage of Colorado River Water Planning for Our Water Future

Tucson’s Water Resources Groundwater Colorado River Water Reclaimed Water

Our water table is slowly recovering from years of “mining” Available for the future but not sustainable Groundwater

Buying 47 billion gallons each year Delivering 60% each year to customers Storing 40% each year for future use Local Wheeling Regional Firming Colorado River Water

Wastewater treated to irrigate nearly all golf courses, parks and schools in the Tucson area Some is also committed to the environment Reclaimed Water

Tucsonans have an excellent conservation ethic Tucson Water provides education, assistance and rebates Tucson Water’s system efficiency programs are helping to save water Water Conservation & Stewardship

Despite Effective Planning Uncertainty Persists Colorado River Water Reclaimed Water Groundwater Not Sustainable Not Locally Controlled 30% Unused and Lost Potential future shortage

Ensuring Our Water Future: Purified Water Unused Reclaimed Water added to the drinking water supply Technology can create the highest quality water Sustainable – supply renews and grows