May 26, 2021 · Tucson Water routinely tests all their well sources, and deactivates any of their wells that test out of safe range for contaminants or are sited in known contaminant plumes, so city tap water is safe regardless of location.

Feb 3, 2021 · There was a big scandal some years back that the Hughes aircraft facility contaminated the water in South Tucson and gave people cancer. So personally, I still wouldn't trust the water in South Tucson. Elsewhere, as others have noted, it doesn't taste great but is safe. We have an RO system in the house for drinking water.

Dec 19, 2022 · This was posted a few weeks ago but I wanted to remind y'all that Tucson Water received some federal grant money to give out free water conservation kits to Tucsonans. Stuff like low-flow showerheads, faucet aerators, toilet tank bags, leak detection tablets, drip irrigation repair kits, hose timers, and rain gauges.

Jul 31, 2023 · As far as water waste , I had the same concern. The cool thing is the system only uses water based on your water usage.. if you're out of town, not showering as often, etc etc. the system wont be using any water. Pricing was very fair compared to bigger thing companies. All in all still very happy 3 years later..

Tap water is safe but does not taste great in Tucson Water district. In Metro Water (North Tucson/Marana) it is much better but more expensive. We always fill 5 gallon bottles to drink, but additional filtration for grey water needs like showering is completely unnecessary.

Get a softener or RO unit if you don't like it. I grew up with super hard water in Indiana and then moved here, it's never seriously bothered me. And your right, the real safety question, Tucson water is fine. Pretty damn good for the desert in fact. You can raw dog it straight from the tap with no problem. Now, Marana city water on the other ...

Feb 19, 2022 · Thanks for all the help. Upon closer inspection, the back side of the Tucson Water bill shows a service fee and a sewer residential estimated volume fee. So yes, Los Cerros Water bills me for the water coming in, and Tuscan Water …

Jun 21, 2015 · How good is Tucson's tap water? We are looking into whether we should get Sparkletts delivered to us or to drink from the tap with a filter. The water in the last apartment I lived in near University wasn't the clearest, especially when I used it to cook food. I hear that's normal, but still that isn't ideal.

Aug 18, 2016 · I live on the East side of Tucson (Broadway/Kolb area) and I need to turn off my water so that I can repair a faucet knob in my shower. My house has a water shutoff valve in the back yard, but the handle has broken off. So now I need to replace that handle AND the shower knobs, which I can't do because I can't shut off the water.

Aug 11, 2023 · Many variables. First thing to check is itemization from last month to this month. If actual water usage went up, it may be worth checking for possible leaks. There are several tips to identify sources of leaks. Other considerations would be trash service, which is part of the water bill for properties inside Tucson City limits.