02 June 2019

New Water Quality Report For Last Year Released > What Don't They Tell You?

Here we go - Drink Up! The report from last year. Murky details
An announcement from The City of Mesa News Room
Here's an excerpt:
"The City invests millions of dollars in water infrastructure each year and has highly skilled water professionals who work diligently each day so you can be confident about your drinking water and the infrastructure that delivers it," City Manager Chris Brady said.
"We are committed to delivering high quality water at the lowest possible cost by continuously looking for efficiencies and improving operations."
Note the words above

Millions - O Yeah!
How much do your tax dollars pay for both waster and wastewater treatment?
What do you get billed for every month??
Residential: _____
Commercial/Industrial: _____

< BUDGET PIE CHART FISCAL YEAR 2018/19
Wastewater Treatment: $52.3 Millions 46%
Water Treatment: 26.7 Millions 13%
More than any other category:
Parks
Public Safety
Transportation/Streets
Electric
Gas
Solid Waste
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Mesa water quality report highlights quality, reliability, value and service
May 30, 2019 at 10:30 am
How well do you know your H2O? Learn about the quality of your Mesa drinking water by reading the new City of Mesa Water Quality Consumer Confidence report at www.mesaaz.gov/ccr.
"Mesa's water is clean, safe, reliable and meets over 100 state and federal drinking water standards," Water Resources Department Director Jake West said. "Our Water Resources Department provides valuable services that protect public health and the environment, bolster the local economy, and are an integral part of the vibrant lifestyle enjoyed in Mesa."
The report reflects data collected in 2018 and provides important information about water quality, sources, treatment, testing and monitoring. . . .

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