This powerpoint presentation begins by providing a brief overview of triple bottom line (TBL) assessment, and how TBL integrates different elements of typical
Tucson Water activities. A historical perspective of Tuscon Water's experience is presented, including:
total groundwater reliance until 1992; direct CAP delivery 1992-94;
red water problems and customer outrage;
City Council shuts down CAP WTP; and,
passage of local citizens' initiative in 1995.
Tucson Water's solution included:
resolve red water problems;
rebuild customer confidence; and, instigating the
Clearwater Program - a recharge/recovery
based blended water program. The Decision H2O Program includes
Triple Bottom Line elements.
Program objectives included the following:
educate about the need for
Colorado River Water;
inform about rising total dissolved solids (TDS)
levels and impacts of
mineral control;
provide opportunities to
taste and learn; and,
gather consumer
preferences. Includes tables, figures.