For Star subscribers: How far Tucson will go to carry out terms of the 'unprecedented' agreement, and how much residents' lifestyles will be affected, is uncertain.
Tony Davis Get rid of ornamental grass. Recycle more wastewater. Make indoor and outdoor watering more efficient. Limit outdoor watering to a few days a week. Create water rate structures that encourage conservation. Minimize business use of thirsty swamp cooling. Crack down on water leaks.
People are also reading… But how Tucson will carry out the agreement's terms is highly uncertain at this time. Goal on grass use is most specific Slashing the amount of ornamental turf on existing properties by 30% is the most specific measure called for in the memo. Such a ban should be accompanied by"maintaining vital urban landscapes and tree canopies that benefit our communities, wildlife, and the environment," the memorandum said.
"Dealing with non-functional turf — a lot of it is making people understand: is this grass really needed? Or is it just ornamental?" Tenney added."The more people think about 'Hey, is this a place where I would want to play catch with my child, or frisbee with my dog or have a picnic and sit down'," and if it isn't,"then people start recognizing this is just here for ornamental purposes.
The bureau has proposed a series of measures that include compensating water users up to $400 an acre-foot for leaving water in the river. "Yet, climate change and the resulting hydrological shifts we are experiencing require all water users in the basin to redouble our efforts to conserve our water resources," the memo said."Much of this savings has been achieved through indoor and outdoor water use efficiencies. Recognizing that a clean, reliable water supply is critical to our communities, we can and must do more to reduce water consumption and increase reuse and recycling within our service areas.
But in August, the Tucson City Council approved an application to the state for a $70 million grant to upgrade the quality of its sewage effluent, in part by removing potentially carcinogenic PFAS-based compounds from it. While these improvements wouldn't treat the effluent to drinking water standards, it would improve its quality enough that it can be recharged for some future uses, said Deputy City Attorney Chris Avery.
Targeting older homes, high-use businessesFor increasing water use efficiency, his first priority would be to target water use of older houses, many of whose owners have low incomes and can't afford to buy more efficient plumbing fixtures and other appliances. He favors giving free water audits to residential customers using more water than average users, and providing low-income residents financial help to repair leaks and install water-efficient fixtures.
He has also asked Tucson Water officials to look into how Las Vegas is restricting outdoor watering at different times of day, including limits on individual car washing and emptying swimming pools unless the pool water is sent into the storm sewer system.
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