Tucson City Council tightens large water user rules slightly as residents push for stronger limits

Tucson City Council narrowly approved minor changes to its large water user ordinance, reducing the threshold for such users from 7.48 million gallons monthly. The decision followed calls from residents for more significant restrictions. The update aligns with city staff recommendations rather than the stronger limits requested by the public.
After residents asked Tucson City Council to make significant changes to its large water user ordinance, council members on Tuesday narrowly approved an ordinance with only minor changes proposed by city staff. The city council reduced the threshold for water use that defines a “large water user” from 7.48 million gallons of water per month […]
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