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AGENDA
WATER UTILITY COMMISSION
REGULAR SESSION
August 11, 2025
HOPI CONFERENCE ROOM
11000 N. LA CAÑADA DRIVE
REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 5:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
CALL TO AUDIENCE - at this time, any member of the public is allowed to address the Commission on any
issue not listed on today’s agenda. Pursuant to the Arizona open meeting law, individual Commission
members may ask Town staff to review the matter, ask that the matter be placed on a future agenda, or
respond to criticism made by speakers. However, the Commission may not discuss or take legal action on
matters raised during "Call to Audience." In order to speak during "Call to Audience", please specify what
you wish to discuss when completing the blue speaker card.
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
1.REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE MAY 12, 2025 REGULAR SESSION MEETING MINUTES
2.UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (L. JACOBS)
3.UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON WATER OPERATIONS (D. ALLRED)
4.UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON WATER QUALITY (A. PENCE)
5.UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON WATER UTILITY FINANCIALS (M. RALLIS)
6.UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON WATER RESOURCE USAGE (P. ABRAHAM)
7.TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGS/COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCILMEMBER MURPHY)
8.DIRECTOR'S REPORT (P. ABRAHAM)
CALL TO AUDIENCE - at this time, any member of the public is allowed to address the Commission on any issue
not listed on today’s agenda. Pursuant to the Arizona open meeting law, individual Commission members may ask
Town staff to review the matter, ask that the matter be placed on a future agenda, or respond to criticism made by
speakers. However, the Commission may not discuss or take legal action on matters raised during "Call to
Audience." In order to speak during "Call to Audience", please specify what you wish to discuss when completing
the blue speaker card.
ADJOURNMENT
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business meeting. Members of the public may be allowed to speak on these topics at the discretion of the
Chair.
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Thank you for your cooperation.
“Notice of Possible Quorum of the Oro Valley Town Council, Boards, Commissions and Committees: In accordance
with Chapter 3, Title 38, Arizona Revised Statutes and Section 2-4-4 of the Oro Valley Town Code, a majority of the
Town Council, Board of Adjustment, Historic Preservation Commission, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board,
Stormwater Utility Commission, and Water Utility Commission may attend the above referenced meeting as a
member of the audience only.”
Water Utility Commission 1.
Meeting Date:08/11/2025
Submitted By:Maritza Valenzuela, Water
SUBJECT:
REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE MAY 12, 2025 REGULAR SESSION MEETING MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
N/A
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUGGESTED MOTION:
I MOVE to approve (approve with changes) the May 12, 2025 Water Utility Commission Regular Session Meeting
Minutes
Attachments
5-12-25 Draft Minutes
D R A F T
MINUTES
WATER UTILITY COMMISSION
REGULAR SESSION
May 12, 2025
HOPI CONFERENCE ROOM
11000 N. LA CAÑADA DRIVE
REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 5:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Niranjan Vescio called the regular session meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Niranjan Vescio, Chair
Tom Marek, Vice Chair
David Atler, Commissioner
Alan Forrest, Commissioner
Joe Hornat, Commissioner
Michael Smejkal, Commissioner
Absent: Greg Hitt, Commissioner
Staff Present:Peter, Water Utility Director
Mary Rallis, Water Utility Administrator
David Allred, Water Operations Manager
Lee Jacobs, Water Engineering Division Manager
Daniel Mance, Water Conservation Specialist
Attendees: Councilmember Mary Murphy, Council Liaison
CALL TO AUDIENCE - at this time, any member of the public is allowed to address the Commission on
any issue not listed on today’s agenda. Pursuant to the Arizona open meeting law, individual
Commission members may ask Town staff to review the matter, ask that the matter be placed on a future
agenda, or respond to criticism made by speakers. However, the Commission may not discuss or take
legal action on matters raised during "Call to Audience." In order to speak during "Call to Audience",
please specify what you wish to discuss when completing the blue speaker card.
No public speakers
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
1.REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE MARCH 10, 2025 REGULAR SESSION MEETING MINUTES
5/12/2025 Water Utility Commission Regular Session 1
Motion by Commissioner Joe Hornat, seconded by Commissioner Michael Smejkal to approve the
minutes with changes
Vote: 6 - 0 Carried
2.UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON THE APRIL WATER UTILITY COMMISSION FIELD TRIP (P.
ABRAHAM)
Water Utility Director Peter Abraham presented the following updates regarding the April Water Utility
Commission field trip to the Tucson Water Southern Avra Valley Storage and Recovery Project
Facility:
Attendees
Schedule of events
Summary of field trip
Discussion ensued among the Commissioners and Water Utility Director Peter Abraham regarding the
field trip content.
Chair Vescio thanked Water Utility Director Peter Abraham for scheduling the field trip.
3.UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON WATER UTILITY FINANCIALS (M. RALLIS)
Water Utility Administrator Mary Rallis presented the following financial updates that are reflective
through April 30, 2025:
Revenues
Expenses
Personnel
Operations & Maintenance
Capital
Debt Service
Customer Service Updates:
Number of new meters installed
Customer base total
Registered WaterSmart Accounts
Discussion ensued among the Commissioners and Water Utility Director Peter Abraham.
4.UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON WATER OPERATIONS (D. ALLRED)
Water Operations Manager David Allred presented the following updates regarding the following
Water Utility Operations:
Number of ADEQ-certified Water Utility Operators
Responsibility for the reclaimed water system
Core functions of the Water Operations
Water Operations FY 24-25 projects:
Reclaimed Booster Rehab
Big View Booster- PLC & Shade Upgrade Program
Well C-5 Discharge Pipe
Discussion ensued among the Commissioners and Water Operations Manager David Allred and
Water Utility Director Peter Abraham.
5.UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAM (D. MANCE)
Water Conservation Specialist Daniel Mance presented the following information and updates on the
5/12/2025 Water Utility Commission Regular Session 2
Water Conservation Specialist Daniel Mance presented the following information and updates on the
Water Utility Conservation Program:
WaterSmart Xperience Live 2025 Conference held in San Antonio, TX regarding water
conservation, AMI integration and brainstorming sessions on managing challenges that
customers face today
Toured San Antonio de-salination plant
WaterSmart Program:
Customer interaction/utilization
Number of leaks detected (for registered and non-registered customers)
Water Conservation updates:
The University of Arizona's Project WET- program intended for 4th grade students held at
James D. Kriegh Park
Free-of-charge water audits for Oro Valley Water Utility Customers
Behind the Meter season newsletter
Strategic Plan Implementation (through HOA's and customer outreach)
Discussion ensued between the Commission and Water Conservation Specialist Dan Mance, Water
Operations Manager David Allred, and Water Utility Director Peter Abraham.
Water Utility Director Peter Abraham commended Water Conservation Specialist Dan Mance for his
successful work thus far, and referenced Water Operations Manager David Allred for providing Water
Conservation Specialist Dan Mance guidance in the Utility's Conservation Program.
6.UPDATE AND DISCUSSION CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (L. JACOBS)
Water Engineering Division Manager Lee Jacobs provided an update on the following Water Utility CIP
Projects:
La Posada/Nakoma Sky Production Well
Steam Pump Production Well
Inspections for reservoir interiors are currently paused
Countryside Bypass to fill reservoirs at CS-1
NWRRDS Independent Transmission Main at Shannon Rd
La Cañada two-zone booster construction (zones F & G)
NWRRDS partnered CMAR project
NWRRDS Independent Twin Peaks Booster Station
Water Utility Director Peter Abraham provided an explanation of how the impact of increasing tariffs is
affecting CIP project completion timelines.
Discussion ensued among the Commission and staff.
7.UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON WATER RESOURCE USAGE (P. ABRAHAM)
Water Utility Director Peter Abraham provided an update on the water resource usage through March
2025 (with usage by type):
Oro Valley Water main service area
Countryside Water production
Informed Commissioners that water resources are looked at on a calendar-year basis
Discussion ensued between the Commissioners and Water Utility Director Peter Abraham regarding
water resources and usage.
8.DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON CANCELLATION OF JUNE AND JULY WATER UTILITY
COMMISSION REGULAR SESSIONS FOR SUMMER BREAK
5/12/2025 Water Utility Commission Regular Session 3
Water Utilitiy Director Peter Abraham requested that the Commission cancel the June and July
meetings due to a slower season during the summer.
Motion by Commissioner Alan Forrest, seconded by Vice Chair Tom Marek to cancel the June and
July regular sessions
Vote: 6 - 0 Carried
9.TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGS/COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCILMEMBER MURPHY)
Councilmember Murphy provided an update on the following items:
Underwent a major surgery on 4/12
Re-filling of the pond at Rancho Vistoso
WIFA Loan
Reconsideration of building variation for Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene
Police Union pay consideration
Water Utiltiy Director Peter Abraham provided a brief explanation of the current WIFA Loan
agreement.
10.DIRECTOR'S REPORT (P. ABRAHAM)
Water Utility Director Peter Abraham provided an update on the following:
Upcoming Town Council and Water Utility Commission meeting dates
Upper Colorado Basin Snowpack Comparisons
Colorado River System Reservoir Status
Discussion occurred between the Commission and Water Utility Director Peter Abraham regarding the
winter and spring seasons, and their effect on water reservoirs and water news updates.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Commissioner David Atler, seconded by Commissioner Alan Forrest Chair Vescio made a
motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:40 p.m.
Vote: 6 - 0 Carried
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the regular session of the
Town of Oro Valley Water Utility Commission of Oro Valley, Arizona held on the 12th day of May, 2025. I further
certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.
Dated this _____ day of ____________________, 2025.
___________________________
Maritza M Valenzuela
Senior Office Specialist
5/12/2025 Water Utility Commission Regular Session 4
Water Utility Commission 2.
Meeting Date:08/11/2025
Submitted By:Maritza Valenzuela, Water
SUBJECT:
UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (L. JACOBS)
RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
UPDATE ON THE ACTIVE TOWN OF ORO VALLEY WATER UTILITY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUGGESTED MOTION:
N/A
Attachments
ITEM 02- UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON CIP
Oro Valley Water Utility
Update and Discussion on
Capital Improvement Projects
Lee Jacobs, P.E., C.P.M.
Engineering Division Manager
Water Utility Commission
August 11, 2025
New Well Equipping
Power to transformer has been installed outside of the perimeter wall
ATC has been received
Well equipping & control panel designs are complete
100% discharge line to connect to existing water system
Project is anticipating to go to bid in the 3rd quarter of FY 25-26
Second set of new source sampling is completed for submittal to PDEQ for ATC
Project on temporary hold until NWRRDS funding is secured
La Posada/ Nakoma Sky Production
Well
New Well Equipping
Designed to supplement the D-6 Zone water
Production well drilled to 780 feet below surface with a 16” diameter well casing
Project bidding is anticipated to start in the 3rd quarter of FY 2025-2026
ATC has been received from PDEQ
Civil, electrical, control, and instrumentation designs are complete
Project on temporary hold until NWRRDS funding is secured
Steam Pump Production
Well
Scope of work includes:
De-watering reservoir
Structural assessment
Repairs as needed
New interior lining
Engineering Challenges:
Zones I, J, K, & L are isolated zones with no high-water reservoir
Temporary forebay storage will be required for Water Plant 14 Boosters
Reservoir Rehabilitation
Reservoir at Water Plant 14 slated for rehabilitation in FY 25/26
Countryside bypass was an in-house project designed by Engineering staff to
allow the wheeling station water to fill the reservoir at night when demand
is the lowest
This will help reduce well pumping for CS-1 and CS-2 to historic lows
Construction was completed and accepted in early June 2025
AOC was submitted in July 2025 to PDEQ for final approval and recording
Countryside Bypass to Fill Reservoir at Countryside
El Con PRV is in design with survey complete and initial concurrence from HSL
representative on location and configuration
The redundant feed will allow us to work on other parts of the system and have
assurances that we will be able to provide uninterrupted service
Set our schedule to have the design complete by early October 2025, and
construction to be completed February 2026
El Conquistador PRV
Part of NWRRDS Independent Project to extend additional water resources into F1 and G1 water pressure zones
Two zone booster station is 90% complete
Instrumentation and control is 90% complete
Below ground piping is complete
Perimeter wall construction is complete
Pump testing is scheduled for the week of August 18th
La Cañada Two Zone (“F” & “G”) Booster
ConstructionBooster Station Construction Underway
NWRRDS Partnered CMAR Project
Reservoir construction began in March 2025 and are expected to be completed
August 2025
Reservoir coatings are in progress
NWRRDS Independent Twin Peaks Booster Station
CMAR Delivery Method
Work slated to begin in September 2025 with a construction timeframe of a year
Discussion
Water Utility Commission 3.
Meeting Date:08/11/2025
Submitted By:Maritza Valenzuela, Water
SUBJECT:
UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON WATER OPERATIONS (D. ALLRED)
RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
QUARTERLY UPDATE ON THE TOWN OF ORO VALLEY WATER UTILITY OPERATIONS
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUGGESTED MOTION:
N/A
Attachments
ITEM 03- UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON WATER OPERATIONS
David E. Allred
Water Operations Manager
Water Utility Commission
August 11, 2025
Oro Valley Water Utility
Update and Discussion on
Water Operations Activities
Water Production FY24-25 Statistics
Facility Inspections
50 active facilities (wells, reservoirs, booster stations & CAP wheeling stations)
2,846 total Potable, Reclaimed, and inactive asset inspections completed in
Cartegraph
Water Production FY24-25 Statistics
Reservoir Inspections
Six scheduled dive inspections: work included visual inspection, vacuum
cleaning, and condition report with video log
El Con, La Canada, Naranja, WP-4, WP-13, WP-14
Water Production FY24-25 Statistics
Total Groundwater produced from wells
1,487,000,000 gallons = 4,563 acre-feet (for Fiscal Year)
Sodium Hypochlorite used for disinfection (12.5% )
20,400 gallons
Water Production FY24-25 Statistics
Rehabilitations – Wells & Boosters
Well C-5 to Naranja Reservoir fill line (new above ground custom fabricated fill
line; including all new fittings, valves and related appurtenances
Standard well rehabilitation includes preliminary well inspection video, brush
and bail, post cleaning well video
Naranja E-Zone Booster new 75hp pump 3 motor
Water Control FY24-25 Statistics
Programmed, calibrated and added Countryside bypass MOV to
SCADA System
Increased CAP water usage by 1.4 MG in 30 days
Water Control FY24-25 Statistics
Big View Booster PLC Upgrade
Installed a new PLC panel and retro-fitted the electrical rack
OVWU staff assisted SMYTH Industries and EMA to construct, program and
commission into service
Water Control FY24-25 Statistics
WP-13, WP-15 PLC Programming
Staff completed the panel builds for these two sites
Installation scheduled for September 2025
Water Control FY24-25 Statistics
La Cañada Booster HMI Display
Staff completed the new HMI display for the La Cañada E – F and E – G Booster
Stations
Staff assisted the contractor with programming the six-booster motor soft start
modules
PLC programming scheduled for the week of August 11, 2025
Water Distribution FY24-25 Statistics
375 miles of Potable water mains
Mainline and service line leak repairs
High Mesa 8” main
Sun Rose 12” main
Eaglestone Loop 8” main
Water Distribution FY24-25 Statistics
2,394 system fire hydrants
88 hydrants repaired and 2 hydrants replaced
8,605 system valves
Valves exercised = 567
Water Distribution FY24-25 Statistics
36 Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV) Stations
Quarterly PRV inspections = 176: 1 replaced & 5 repairs completed
Air Relief Valve (ARV)
Quarterly ARV inspections = 198: 16 replaced & 27 repairs completed
Water Meter Operations FY24-25 Statistics
Over 21,000 metered service connections with AMI technology
Meter Replacement Project
Sensus collaboration between Concord Utilities and OVWU; replaced ~2,500
meters and smartpoints: over $1M savings to OVWU
Water Meter Operations FY24-25 Statistics
33,033 service orders
9,028 Utility Bluestakes located through AZ811
Water Conservation FY24-25 Statistics
WaterSmart Program
Registered users = 8,097 registered users, 37% eligible SFR accounts
High Use notifications = 95,967 notifications sent (SMS and Email)
Leaks detected = 21,979
Leaks alerted = 10,225
Customer notes and emails = 1,364 notification responses
Unique portal visits = 3,651
Water Audits = 156
OVWU Water Operations
Discussion
&
Water Quality Report
Water Utility Commission 4.
Meeting Date:08/11/2025
Submitted By:Maritza Valenzuela, Water
SUBJECT:
UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON WATER QUALITY (A. PENCE)
RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
UPDATE ON TOWN OF ORO VALLEY WATER OPERATIONS WATER QUALITY DIVISION
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
UPDATE PROVIDED BY WATER OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR ADAM PENCE
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUGGESTED MOTION:
N/A
Attachments
ITEM 04- UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON WATER QUALITY
Oro Valley Water Utility
Water Quality Update
Adam Pence, Water Operations Supervisor
Oro Valley Water Utility Commission Meeting
August 11, 2025
Overview
Regulatory Agencies
EPA Sampling Requirements
Non-regulated Sampling
2024 Water Quality Results
Backflow Prevention
Questions
Regulatory Agencies
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Implemented the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) in 1974
The SDWA identified the drinking water rules
The SDWA is continually amended to expand regulated contaminants
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ)
Delegated authority by EPA to implement & enforce drinking water rules
Enforces drinking water compliance
Monitor and track water quality results
Approves annual consumer confidence reports
Monitoring Assistance Program (MAP)
Tests and certifies water utility operators
All personnel in the Operations Division
of the Utility are certified operators
EPA Sampling Requirements
Water quality sampling frequency is determined by EPA drinking
water rules
The number of samples is determined by the size of the utility
Table below shows Oro Valley’s sampling frequencies
The following are not regulatory requirements:
Non-Regulated Sampling
Quarterly baseline sampling
Performed to continually monitor water supply
Fingerprint of water supply in event of contamination
Quarterly blended CAP sampling
Performed to continually monitor water received from
other jurisdictions that is blended with Oro Valley
ground water
Oro Valley does not treat its water other than
adding chlorine and blending
Monitoring Changing Rules
Other Sampling Information
Staff must be diligent in monitoring the ever changing
rules related to new and revised testing requirements.
Recent changes:
Revised Long Term Lead and Copper Rule
October 2024-November 2027
Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR6)
2027-2031
2024 Consumer Confidence Reporting
2024 Water Quality Results
Two consumer confidence reports prepared for Oro Valley
Oro Valley Water Service Area www.orovalleyaz.gov/ovccr2024.pdf
Countryside Water Service Area www.orovalleyaz.gov/csccr2024.pdf
Reports are posted on Utility’s website
Delivered to non-billing paying consumers
Required language
Drinking water sources
Drinking water contaminants
Vulnerable population concerns
Definitions for water quality sampling results
Contaminants sampled and results of sampling
Report violations received
Required sampling
3,441 samples collected in 2024 – no violations
Backflow Prevention Program
What is backflow prevention?
Backflow is a reversal of flow in a water system
The backflow prevention program is required by ADEQ
and is designed to protect against system contamination
resulting from a backflow incident.
Backflow Assemblies
Mechanical valve arrangement which is
designed to prevent backflow or the reversal
of flow of water once it has passed through
the valve. There are different types of
backflow prevention assemblies for different
uses and different degrees of hazard.
Backflow Prevention Program
Compliance Monitoring
Oro Valley Water Utility is responsible, through delegated authority
from ADEQ, to ensure compliance on all backflow assemblies (BFAs) in
both water systems
Cross Connection Control Program is part of the Safe Drinking Water Act
Authority to enforce program comes from the Town’s Backflow
Prevention Ordinance
Responsible for compliance of over 1,500 active BFAs in Oro Valley
Water systems
Every BFA must be tested annually by a certified tester
125 Town-owned BFAs are tested, repaired and maintained by water
quality staff
Must maintain compliance records for 3 years on every BFA
Monthly notifications for testing compliance delivered to BFA owners
Survey, permit and inspect every new or replacement BFA
Inspect for proper type, installation and record identifying
information
Permit 40-60 annually
Survey existing BFA
Construction meters or hydrant meters
Approximately 30 month
Future Plans
Continued implementation of program software improvements
Proactive outreach on backflow prevention education and requirements
Replace aging Town-owned BFAs
Backflow Prevention continued
Questions?
Questions
Water Utility Commission 5.
Meeting Date:08/11/2025
Submitted By:Maritza Valenzuela, Water
SUBJECT:
UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON WATER UTILITY FINANCIALS (M. RALLIS)
RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
QUARTERLY UPDATE ON WATER UTILITY FINANCIALS
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUGGESTED MOTION:
N/A
Attachments
ITEM 05- UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON WATER UTILITY FINANCIALS
Water Utility Commission Meeting
August 11, 2025
Oro Valley Water Utility
Update & Discussion on Water
Utility Financials
Mary Rallis, C.P.A.
Water Utility Administrator
Financial Update – Fiscal Year 2024/25 - Revenues
REVENUES
Actuals
Through
06/30/2025
Budget Notes
Potable Water Sales $16,694,113 $16,617,000 Exceeded budget by $77,113 due to irrigation water
sales.
Reclaimed Water
Sales $1,518,297 $1,383,000 Exceeded budget by $135,297 due to Naranja Park
irrigation.
Groundwater
Preservation Fees $2,658,080 $2,600,000 Exceeded budget by $58,080 due to higher water
usage than anticipated.
Service Fees $849,466 $824,000 Exceeded budget by $25,466 due to late fees,
reconnect fees and returned check fees.
TOTAL REVENUES $21,719,956 $21,424,000 Revenues exceeded budget by $295,956.
Financial Update – Fiscal Year 2024/25 - Expenses
EXPENSES
Actuals
Through
06/30/25
Budget Notes
Personnel $3,555,085 $3,992,428 Below budget by $437,343 due to vacancy
savings.
Operations &
Maintenance $12,163,969 $11,915,730 Exceeded budget by $248,239 due to meter
replacement project.
Capital $481,215 $1,067,884 Below budget by $586,669 due to several
projects carried forward to next fiscal year.
Debt Service $3,391,568 $3,391,568 Debt service paid on 7/1/24.
TOTAL EXPENSES $19,591,837 $20,367,610 Expenses were below budget by $775,773.
Customer Service Update – Through 06/30/25
FY 2023/24 Through 06/30/25
New meters installed 198 111
Customer base 21,498 21,609
Water Smart Registered Accounts 7,819 8,105
Customer Portal 10,941 13,263
Discussion
Water Utility Commission 6.
Meeting Date:08/11/2025
Submitted By:Maritza Valenzuela, Water
SUBJECT:
UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON WATER RESOURCE USAGE (P. ABRAHAM)
RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
UPDATES ON WATER USAGE BY WATER TYPE
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUGGESTED MOTION:
N/A
Attachments
ITEM 06- UPDATE & DISCUSSION ON WATER RESOURCE USAGE
Peter A. Abraham, P.E.
Water Utility Director
Water Utility Commission
August 11, 2025
Oro Valley Water Utility
Update & Discussion on
Water Resource Usage
Oro Valley Main Service Area January – June Water Use by Type
Countryside Service Area January – June Water Use by Type
Discussion
Discussion
Water Utility Commission 8.
Meeting Date:08/11/2025
Submitted By:Maritza Valenzuela, Water
SUBJECT:
DIRECTOR'S REPORT (P. ABRAHAM)
RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
DIRECTOR'S REPORT INCLUDES ANY RELEVANT UPDATES AND UPCOMING MEETINGS
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUGGESTED MOTION:
N/A
Attachments
ITEM 08- DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Peter A. Abraham, P.E.
Water Utility Director
Water Utility Commission Meeting
August 11, 2025
Oro Valley Water Utility
Director’s Report
Upcoming Meetings
August 13, 2025 Town Council Regular Session
Council Chambers @ 6 p.m.
September 3, 2025 Town Council Regular Session
Council Chambers @ 6 p.m.
September 8, 2025 Water Utility Commission Meeting
Hopi Room @ 5 p.m.
September 17, 2025 Town Council Regular Session
Council Chambers @ 6 p.m.
Water News - Colorado River System Reservoir Status
April 6, 2025 July 6, 2025
Thank You