Phoenix Water Services Announces Launch of the Drought Pipeline Project App

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7/23/2021 9:22:00 PM

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Phoenix Water Services Announces Launch of the Drought Pipeline Project App

<div class="ExternalClass449C657A55B445F99CE4A54E4680F0C0"><html> <div>As construction continues on the <a href="/waterservices/dpp" target="_blank"><strong>Drought Pipeline Project</strong></a>, Phoenix Water Services launches new smartphone app. The Drought Pipeline app will provide users with current and upcoming construction schedules, traffic updates and road closures. The app is available for free download on<a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/drought-pipeline-project/id1538466477" target="_blank"> <strong>iOS</strong></a> or <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kiewit.phxwatersmart" target="_blank"><strong>Google Play</strong></a><strong>.</strong><br></div> <div> <br> </div> <div>The app includes: <br></div> <div>•<span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Push notifications, by location, with updates about construction. </div> <div>•<span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Photo and video library of construction progress.</div> <div>•<span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Links to frequently asked questions about the project. </div> <div>•<span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>A contact form where users can submit questions or comments directly to project staff.</div> <div>•<span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Information about other Phoenix Water Services projects. </div> <div> <br> </div> <div>Construction on the project is expected to be completed by early 2023. Over 400,000 customers in North Phoenix are served exclusively by Colorado River water treated at two water treatment plants. The new pipelines and pump stations will be used to alleviate the effects of drought, by ensuring that water supplies from the Salt and Verde Rivers are available to north Phoenix during the shortage on the Colorado River. </div> <div> <br> </div> <div>The <a href="/waterservices/dpp" target="_blank"><strong>Drought Pipeline Project</strong></a> is essential to the economic health and vitality of Phoenix. This project will ensure all residents have access to safe, reliable, clean water. </div> <div> <br> </div> <div>About Phoenix Water <br></div> <div>The City of Phoenix Water Services Department is more than 110 years old, providing services to the nation's ﬁfth largest city encompassing nearly 540 square miles. With the dedicated efforts of over 1,300 employees, Phoenix Water treats and distributes tap water to 1.7 million customers daily and manages the city's sewer system. The sewer system handles wastewater treatment operations for 2.9 million residents in five valley cities. Infrastructure includes eight water and wastewater treatment plants, nearly 300 pumps, well, lift and pressure stations, over 7,000 miles of water main, 55,000 fire hydrants and 100,00 manholes and cleanouts. Phoenix's water and sewer rates are among the lowest of comparable-sized cities nationwide. Our tap water supplies are in excellent shape due to decades of planning and multiple water sources. The city reuses nearly all of its wastewater on non-edible crops, wetlands and energy production.<br></div> <div> <br> </div> <div>Media Contact: <br></div> <div>Athena Sanchez</div><div>Public Information Officer, Phoenix Water<br>Cell: 602-621-0507</div><div><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:107%;font-family:arial, sans-serif;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-attachment:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;">Email</span><span style="box-sizing:border-box;">:</span><a href="mailto:%20athena.sanchez@phoenix.gov%20" target="_blank"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;"> </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"arial",sans-serif;"><strong>athena.sanchez@phoenix.gov</strong><span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-attachment:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;"></span></span><strong> </strong></a> <br></div> <p> <br> </p> </html></div>

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