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1999 Water Quality Annual Report This brochure explains how drinking water provided by City of Tempe is of the highest quality. Included is a listing of results from water-quality tests as well as an explanation of where our water comes from and tips on how to interpret the data. This "Consumer Confidence Report" is required by law. We're proud to share our results with you. Please read them carefully. El informe contiene informacion importante sobre la calidad del agua en su comunidad. Tradùzcalo o hable con alguien que lo entienda bien.
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| Overview In 1999, your water department distributed 18.3 billion gallons of water to Tempe customers. In addition to testing we are required to perform, our water system voluntarily tests for hundreds of additional substances and microscopic organisms to make certain our water is safe and of high quality. If you are interested in a more detailed report, contact Sherman McCutcheon at 480-350-8330. Water Source
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1. Central Arizona
Project water -- Beginning its journey from Lake Havasu, CAP water travels
to Lake Pleasant and on to Tucson. Tempe purchased 3,912 acre feet of CAP
water in 1999. An additional 5,188 acre feet was used for the initial filling
of Town Lake.
2. Salt River Project water -- This water is collected from the Salt and Verde River watersheds, and diverted into SRP canals at the Granite Reef Dam, in Mesa. Tempe's allotment of SRP water depends on the amount of water available in the system, and therefore varies from year to year. Tempe's water use for 1999 was 51,903 acre feet. 3. Groundwater -- Tempe has seven (7) groundwater wells that it will use as a back-up water supply in times of water shortages. The wells are tested quarterly to assure that the water meets safe drinking water standards, and the quarterly pumping also keeps the mechanical equipment in good working order. Tempe pumped 301 acre feet to the distribution system in 1999.
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Learn more about the City
of Tempe water system at www.tempe.gov/water.
n Tempe Water Treatment Plants
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