Tucson Water Asks For Public Input For 80-Year Plan

TUCSON, AZ — Tucson Water is looking for public input as it continues development of its water resource management and infrastructure plan spanning the next 80 years.

Tucson Water's in-development One Water 2100 Master Plan is its first comprehensive water management plan since 2004. “One water” refers to an integrated, nationally recognized way to manage water resources; it’s based on the idea that “all water moves through a continuous cycle of use and reuse and that all sources of water have value in our lives,” according to a news release from the City of Tucson.

Community members can share their opinions and insight on the topic by completing an online survey, posing questions or making comments at OneWaterTucson.com. Community members can also get involved in Tucson Water's master planning process by attending these February and March events open to the public:

• Feb. 14, 9 to 11 a.m.: Heirloom Farmers Market, Udall Park, 7202 E. Tanque Verde Rd., Tucson

• Feb. 18, 8 to 10 a.m.: William M. Clements Recreation Center, 8155 E. Poinciana Dr., Tucson

• Feb. 22, 9 to 11 a.m.: El Pueblo Center, 101 W. Irvington Rd., Tucson

• Feb. 29, 10 a.m. to noon: Donna R. Liggins Recreation Center, 2160 N. 6th Ave., Tucson

• March 12, 3 to 5 p.m.: Santa Cruz River Farmers’ Market, Mercado San Agustin, 100 S. Avenida del Convento, Tucson

• March 14, 5 to 7 p.m., 2nd Saturdays Downtown Tucson street fair, Congress Street

Work started in late 2019 on the eight-decade One Water 2100 Master Plan. The plan will comprise ways to best use all water sources, including surface water, groundwater, storm-water runoff and reclaimed water. The plan will also include methods to improve and maintain infrastructure for treating, storing and delivering water.