Two Years. Two Awards. One Big Reason to Celebrate! Some things are worth repeating. Like turning off the faucet while brushing your teeth. Or adjusting your irrigation schedule with the seasons. And apparently, winning awards! 🎉 We’re thrilled to announce that Water – Use It Wisely has been named Green Living Magazine’s Best Community Awareness Campaign in its 2026 Best …
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What does 120 gallons of water look like? It’s one thing to read a number. It’s another to see 120 one-gallon jugs stacked into a towering, 16-foot-tall display! Meet the Water – Use It Wisely Water Tower, a traveling exhibit that helps Arizonans visualize just how much water we use every day—and discover simple ways to use less. And this …
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Arizona’s Colorado River outlook makes conservation at every scale more important than ever. One overlooked source of potable-water use may be hiding in the routine maintenance of backyard pools: cleaning cartridge filters with a garden hose, even though those filters can be professionally cleaned using reclaimed and recycled water. The Unknown Water Thief in Your Backyard Arizona homeowners are becoming …
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Free Water-Saving Tools Delivered to Your Door Looking for a way to level up your water conservation game this summer? Thanks to a partnership between Salt River Project (SRP) and Water – Use It Wisely, you can get a free, customizable kit of water-saving items delivered right to your door. Even better? These simple upgrades can help you save up …
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Celebrate Water Awareness Month April is Arizona Water Awareness Month. It is a time to celebrate and show your appreciation for Arizona’s most precious resource – Water! Whether you are just starting your water conservation journey or are already an expert water saver, there are plenty of opportunities to celebrate Water Awareness Month. For example, here are some of our …
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Hi there, friends! It’s me, Wayne Drop, your favorite water-saving droplet! The holiday season is here, and while we’re busy decking the halls, cooking up feasts, wrapping gifts, and gathering with loved ones, it’s also the perfect time to sprinkle in some water-saving cheer. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or just enjoy the magic of winter, these 12 water-saving …
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More Water Conservation Help is Here for Commercial & Multifamily Customers! Tucson Water has had a robust conservation program for residential customers since the late 1990s, offering free water conservation kits; high-efficiency toilet, clothes washer, gray water, and rainwater harvesting rebates and, in some cases, free toilet replacements and emergency repairs for qualifying customers! Commercial and multifamily customers have also …
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As another year of water conservation draws to a close, it’s time to highlight the blog posts that stood out in 2024. Covering topics ranging from landscaping tips to surprising flushable facts, these articles sparked interest and helped amplify efforts to save water. Here’s a look back at the most popular posts of the year! 1. Plant of the …
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The Hummingbird’s Choice Award goes to … Chuparosa! If Arizona’s hummingbirds could vote on a state flower, it would be Chuparosa (Justicia californica). A mainstay of most wildlife gardens, this long-suffering desert beauty asks little and gives much. It can be grown long and lanky, spindly branches vining into trees — or pruned to take on a more civilized appearance. …
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Creosote Bush, Larrea tridentata is the perfect plant for us to feature during these hot summer months. It’s one of the toughest plants you’ll find, and with a little extra water, they are green and attractive in the landscape! Description – What does the Creosote Bush look like? Whenever it rains in the desert, Creosote Bush lends a distinctive fragrance …
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The watering needs for your yard vary from season to season and even month to month. So, regularly adjusting your irrigation schedule is essential. It is also an easy way to save water and money while ensuring your plants get the proper amount of water they need to thrive, yet it often gets overlooked. To better assist residents with …
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Take the 10-Minute Challenge Did you know that easy-to-fix water leaks account for nearly 1 trillion gallons of water wasted each year in U.S. homes? In fact, the average household leaks almost 10,000 gallons of water per year, or the amount of water it takes to wash nearly 300 loads of laundry, and could be costing you an extra 10 …
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