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WATER UTILITY COMMISSION
REGULAR SESSION
August 10, 2026
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 1, 2026 STUDY SESSION MINUTES AND MAY 11, 2026
REGULAR SESSION MEETING MINUTES
2.TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGS/COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCILMEMBER MURPHY)
3.UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (L. JACOBS)
4.UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON WATER OPERATIONS (D. ALLRED)
5.UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON WATER QUALITY (D. ALLRED/A. PENCE)
6.UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON WATER UTILITY FINANCIALS (M. RALLIS)
7.UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON WATER RESOURCE USAGE (P. ABRAHAM)
8.DIRECTOR'S REPORT
CALL TO AUDIENCE - at this time, any member of the public is allowed to address the Commission on
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.
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“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:08/10/2026
Requested by: Peter Abraham, Water Submitted By:Meagan Ackerson, Water
SUBJECT:
REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE MAY 1, 2026 STUDY SESSION MINUTES AND MAY 11, 2026 REGULAR
SESSION MEETING MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
N/A
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUGGESTED MOTION:
I MOVE to approve the May 1, 2026 study session minutes.
I MOVE to approve the May 11, 2026 regular session minutes.
Attachments
5-1-26 Draft Minutes
5-11-26 Draft Minutes
D R A F T
MINUTES
WATER UTILITY COMMISSION
REGULAR SESSION
May 11, 2026
HOPI CONFERENCE ROOM
11000 N. LA CAÑADA DRIVE
REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 5:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Michael Smejkal called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Joe Hornat, Vice Chair
Steven Linder, Commissioner
Niranjan Vescio, Commissioner
Michael Smejkal, Chair
Absent: Rebecca Badruddoja, Commissioner
Alan Forrest, Commissioner
Greg Hitt, Commissioner
Staff Present: Peter A. Abraham, 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: Mary Murphy, Council Liaison
Commissioners Badruddoja, Forrest and Hitt were excused.
Councilmember Murphy was excused from the meeting at 5:16 p.m.
CALL TO AUDIENCE
There were no speaker requests.
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
1.REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE MARCH 9, 2026 REGULAR SESSION MEETING MINUTES
Motion by Vice Chair Joe Hornat, seconded by Commissioner Steven Linder to approve the March 9, 2026
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Motion by Vice Chair Joe Hornat, seconded by Commissioner Steven Linder to approve the March 9, 2026
meeting minutes.
Vote: 4 - 0 Carried
2. UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON THE MAY WATER UTILITY COMMISSION FIELD TRIP (P.
ABRAHAM)
Water Utility Director Peter Abraham P.E. provided an update regarding the May Water Utility
Commission field trip that consisted of visiting the NWRRDS partnered and independent projects.
Schedule of Events
Summary of Field Trip
Discussion ensued among the Commission and Mr. Abraham.
3.TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGS/COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCILMEMBER MURPHY)
Councilmember Mary Murphy provided the following updates:
OV Path Forward final resident recommended draft on the ballot in November 2026
Oro Valley Community Center restroom accessibility
NWRRDS Project progress continuing
Oro Valley Marketplace construction continues on schedule
4.UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (L. JACOBS)
Water Engineering Division Manager Lee Jacobs provided the following updates regarding the Water
Utility's Capital Improvement Projects (CIP):
Reservoir Rehabilitation and Planning
Water Plant 14 (WP -14) Reservoir Rehabilitation
El Conquistador 8-inch Ductile Iron Pipe Interconnect
Well D-9 Rehabilitation
La Canada Two Zone ("F" & "G") Booster Construction
NWRRDS Independent Transmission Main Project
NWRRDS Partnered Transmission Main Project
NWRRDS Independent Twin Peaks Booster Station
CMAR Delivery Method
Oro Valley Water Engineering Division
Arizona Water Engineer of the Year 2026 Mike Sanders, P.E.
Discussion ensued among the Commission and Water Engineering Division Manager Lee Jacobs and
Water Utility Director Peter A. Abraham.
5.UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAM (D. MANCE)
Water Conservation Specialist Daniel Mance provided the following updates regarding the Water
Conservation Program:
Water Monitoring Capabilities
WaterSmart
SpryIDM
Water Audits
Water Conservation Outreach
05/11/26 Water Utility Commission 2
Environmental Education Exchange (E3)
OVPD National Night Out
SaddlebBrooke Philanthropic Educational Organization (PEO) Women's Group
Oro Valley Community Academy Presentation
Oro Valley State of the Town and Oro Valley Volunteer Ceremony
Vistoso Village HOA
Sun City Vistoso Presentation
6.UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON WATER OPERATIONS (D. ALLRED)
Water Operations Manager David Allred provided an update on Water Operations Activities:
Overview of Water Operations and additional core functions
Water Operations Administration
Reclaimed Facility Booster Rehabilitation
Rural Water Association of Arizona 2026 Operator of the Year Jeffrey Kane
Water Production Activities
Well C-5 Repairs
Well D-9 Repairs
Update on ADC Inmate Work Program
Water Control Systems Activities
Programmable Logic Controller and Instrumentation Upgrades
Rancho Vistoso Booster Station-2024
Big View Booster Station-2025
La Canada Reservoir and Booster Station-2025
Water Plant 13-2026
Water Plant 15-2026
Well C-9-2026
Future panels 2026-2027
Water Distribution Activities
Distribution System Projects
Water Meter Operations Activities
Meter Maintenance
Water Quality Activities
Water System Compliance
2025 Consumer Confidence Report (CCR)
Discussion ensued among the Commissioners and Water Operations Manager David Allred regarding
Water Operations activities.
7.UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON WATER UTILITY FINANCIALS (M. RALLIS)
Water Utility Administrator Mary Rallis provided financial updates on the following topics:
Financial Update - Fiscal Year 2025/26 - Revenues
Financial Update - Fiscal Year 2025/26 - Expenses
Customer Service Update - Through 4/30/26
8.UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON WATER RESOURCE USAGE (P. ABRAHAM)
Water Utility Director Peter Abraham provided the following water resource updates:
Oro Valley Main Service Area Jan - March Water Use by Type
Countryside Service Area Jan - March Water Use by Type
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9.DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Water Utility Director Peter Abraham provided the following updates:
Upcoming Town Meetings
Colorado River Systems Reservoir Status
Colorado River Basin Snowpack Accumulation
10.DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON CANCELLATION OF JUNE AND JULY WATER UTILITY
COMMISSION REGULAR SESSIONS
Motion by Commissioner Niranjan Vescio, seconded by Vice Chair Joe Hornat to cancel the June and July Water
Utility Commission Regular Sessions.
Vote: 4 - 0 Carried
CALL TO AUDIENCE
No public present
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Commissioner Steven Linder, seconded by Commissioner Niranjan Vescio to adjourn the meeting at
6:19 p.m.
Vote: 4 - 0 Carried
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the regular session (special
session) of the Town of Oro Valley Water Utility Commission of Oro Valley, Arizona held on the 11th day of May
2026. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.
___________________________
Meagan Ackerson
Senior Office Specialist
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Water Utility Commission 3.
Meeting Date:08/10/2026
Submitted By:Meagan Ackerson, Water
SUBJECT:
UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (L. JACOBS)
RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
N/A
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUGGESTED MOTION:
Item is for update and discussion only.
Attachments
CIP Update
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 10, 2026
Capital Projects Scheduled and Completed in 2025-2026
El Con short main Model, design, ATC, bid out and constructed in FY 25-26. Eliminated two
dead ends to improve water quality and added redundancy and system reliability to a
previously limited feed
Water Plant 14 Planning, modeling, purchasing and constructing of temporary reservoir to
service pressure zones H1, I1 and G zone in preparation for rehabilitation of WP -14
interior and exterior coating
Well D-9 Rehabilitation and equipping of well with new pump and motor
NWRRDS 20-inch diameter and four plus miles long construction
Construction of Partnered Boosters at Twin Peaks Facility NWRRDS – 30% complete
Completion of Two Zone Booster at La Canada in support of the Utilities efforts to
efficiently move water to F1 and G1 Zones
Hydraulic model to manage demands and expectations to
service the WSA H1 (WP-15) and I1 (WP-14) are complete
Operational Contingency plan – reservoir isolation and removal from service early June 2026
Temporary relocatable reservoir is 100% complete in-place and disinfected and tested
Reservoir Rehabilitation and Planning
Water Plant 14 (WP-14) Reservoir Rehabilitation
The El Con Short main design has been completed and constructed, and the Approval to
Construct (ATC) and Approval of Construction (AOC) have been submitted to and approved
by Pima County for the connections at Western Town/Last Territory and tennis courts.
We have eliminated two dead ends and improved water quality, efficiency and reduced
maintenance cost in these locations.
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. The interconnect
provides a permanent solution to ensure redundancy and system reliability.
El Conquistador 8-inch Ductile Iron Pipe Interconnect
Operations discovered a line shaft failure on June 11, 2025
A contractor was brought in to remove motor and pump. Well D-9 was purged and video logged
Engineering took over on October 2, 2025, to work on equipping well with new pump as well as lowering pump.
Engineering calculated new parameters for pump, reviewed pump curves and selected a new pump for this site and equipment has been installed and is operational.
Installation is now completed with pump running and water going into the system. Work was completed on April 21, 2026
Well D-9 Rehabilitation
A component of NWRRDS Independent Project and project to extend additional water resources into our F1 and G1 Water Service Areas
Contractor is 100% complete with construction of two zone booster facility and control building
“F1” and “G1” Zone discharge lines within facility have been extended and connected
All Testing has been completed and OVWU has accepted all construction of site and is now operating as designed.
La Canada two Zone (“F” & “G”) Booster
ConstructionBooster Station Construction Completed and Operational
NWRRDS Independent Transmission Main ProjectConstruction is now completed from Shannon Road Booster to Blue Bonnet – approximately 4.2 miles of 20-inch main
NWRRDS Partnered Transmission Main Project Construction is progressing – approximately 75 percent of main installed LF%
Construction completed for partnered reservoir
Santa Cruz Crossing schedule anticipated sometime in fall of 2026
Well equipping for recovery wells is approximately 75% complete
NWRRDS Partnered Reservoir and Booster Site at Twin Peaks and Lambert Lane
NWRRDS Partnered Reservoir and Booster Site at Twin Peaks and Lambert Lane
NWRRDS Independent Twin Peaks Booster StationCMAR Delivery Method
Project General Conditions and Value Engineering Finalized October 2025, Long lead time items have
been ordered and expected to be ready to install once construction has begun for those items.
Oro Valley is lead agency coordinating all activity between Marana, Metro Water and OVWU
Oro Valley will manage the construction of each Partners booster station, as well as lead on inspections
Oro Valley will be reimbursed for expenses associated with Partner work
Approximately 3600 LF of Transmission Main along with Three Boosters included with this portion of the project
Work slated to begin in early February 2026 with 12 months construction period expected.
Capital Projects Scheduled for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Well F-1 Rehabilitation
Water Plant 14 Interior and Exterior Coating
Big Wash 150k Reservoir interior coating only - possibly
NWRRDS 20-inch main crossing Twin Peaks and connecting to Partnered Booster
NWRRDS Completion of Construction of Partnered Boosters at Twin Peaks Facility
Geophysical Investigation of El Conquistador Intersection – identify underground piping and valves
Lambert Lane Hydropneumatic Tank Replacement - possibly
Priority list for PRV evaluation going from below ground to above ground designs and logistics.
Booster Planning and Rehab in-house designs:
Big View
Crimson Canyon
Questions and Discussion
Water Utility Commission 4.
Meeting Date:08/10/2026
Submitted By:Meagan Ackerson, Water
SUBJECT:
UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON WATER OPERATIONS (D. ALLRED)
RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
N/A
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUGGESTED MOTION:
Item for update and discussion only.
Attachments
Water Operations Update
David E. Allred
Water Operations Manager Operator in Direct Responsible Charge
Water Utility CommissionAugust 10, 2026
Oro Valley Water Utility
Update and Discussion on Water Operations Activities
OVWU Water Operations
27 ADEQ certified operators are responsible for the O&M of the
OV & CS potable water service areas:
Currently have 5 vacant positions
41 active sites (wells, reservoirs, booster stations & CAP wheeling stations)
375 miles of water mains
2,394 fire hydrants
8,605 valves
36 PRV stations
Over 21,000 metered service connections with AMI technology
149 water sampling stations
Operations is responsible for the reclaimed water system:
7 active sites (reservoir, booster, lake feeds, & park irrigation)
15 miles of reclaimed water main
OVWU Water
Operations Additional core functions:
Operate and monitor the SCADA system for potable and reclaimed systems
Manage AZ811 locate request
Complete customer service work order requests (new meter installs, manual
reads, customer inquiries and other requests from CSC)
Maintain drinking water compliance sampling and reporting in accordance
with the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)
Work closely with other OVWU groups (engineering and admin) and Town
departments
Water Operations
Administration FY 2026/2027 Emergency Response Plan (ERP):
COOP (Continuity of Operations Plan) – Update
ERP – Add in facilities related the NWRRDS
Water Production
Activities Reservoir Inspections 2026:
Annually, the water utility has seven reservoirs vacuum cleaned and inspected
for structural and coating integrity. The intent is to have each reservoir within
the water system inspected every three years.
Shannon Road Reservoir (warranty inspection), Big Wash (East and West),
Allied Signal, Deer Run, WP-15, Reclaimed
Water Production Activities-ADC Inmate
Work Program Program Obstacles:
OVWU down to one day a week with 1 or 2 inmates
Limited to mostly landscape mitigation and maintenance around water
facilities
Water Control Systems
Activities Programmable Logic Controller and Instrumentation Upgrades:
Project is needed to replace “legacy” remote instrumentation and PLCs
10-year CIP project
Water Control Systems
Activities Completed Upgrades:
Rancho Vistoso Booster - 2024
Big View Booster - 2025
La Canada Booster and Reservoir 2025
WP-13 – 2025
WP-15 – 2025
Well C-9 – 2026
Well D-9 – 2026
Water Control Systems
Activities FY 2026/2027 Planned Upgrades:
Big Wash – in planning - to be constructed in house by staff
Copper Creek Station - staff will build panel and install
Deer Run Reservoir - staff will build panel and install
Naranja Facility - tentative depending on above projects and budget
Water Distribution
Activities Water System Maintenance and Repair:
Hydrant maintenance is an essential component to ensure reliable fire flow
Water Distribution
Activities Water System Repairs and Maintenance:
Valve collar repair
Water Meter Operations
Activities Meter Maintenance:
Identifying meters manufactured 10 years and older for replacement
Goal is to replace 400-500 meters monthly
Pilot program with Kamstrup and Metron meters
Metron – cellular meters – 100 meter pilot
Kamstrup – AMI capable – 100 meter pilot
Both manufacturers require integration with SpryPoint CIS
Water Conservation
Activities Water Conservation:
WaterSmart discontinued July 2026
Replaced by SpryPoint IDM (Interval Data Management)
Water Conservation
Activities Water Conservation:
Helping customers with leak audits - 4-8 a week
Helping customers transition from WaterSmart to Spry IDM
OVWU Water Operations
Discussion
Water Utility Commission 5.
Meeting Date:08/10/2026
Submitted By:Meagan Ackerson, Water
SUBJECT:
UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON WATER QUALITY (D. ALLRED/A. PENCE)
RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
N/A
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUGGESTED MOTION:
Item is for update and discussion only.
Attachments
Staff Presentation
Oro Valley Water UtilityWater Quality Update
Adam Pence, Water Operations Supervisor
Oro Valley Water Utility Commission Meeting
August 10, 2026
Overview
Regulatory Agencies
EPA Sampling Requirements
Non-regulated Sampling
2025 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
OVWU 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
2025 Consumer Confidence Reporting
2025 Water Quality Results
Two consumer confidence reports prepared for Oro Valley
Oro Valley Water Service Area www.orovalleyaz.gov/ovccr2025.pdf
Countryside Water Service Area www.orovalleyaz.gov/csccr2025.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
4,681 samples collected in 2025 – 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
OVWU 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 6.
Meeting Date:08/10/2026
Submitted By:Meagan Ackerson, Water
SUBJECT:
UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON WATER UTILITY FINANCIALS (M. RALLIS)
RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
N/A
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUGGESTED MOTION:
For discussion only.
Attachments
Staff Presentation
Water Utility Commission Meeting
August 10, 2026
Oro Valley Water UtilityUpdate & Discussion on Water Utility Financials
Mary Rallis, C.P.A.Water Utility Administrator
Financial Update – Fiscal Year 2025/26 - Revenues
REVENUES Actuals
Through
6/30/26
Budget Notes
Potable Water Sales $17,374,000 $17,070,000 Exceeded budget by $304,000 primarily due to
irrigation sales.
Reclaimed Water
Sales $1,461,000 $1,441,000 Exceeded budget by $20,000.
Groundwater
Preservation Fees $2,644,000 $2,600,000 Exceeded budget by $44,000.
Service Fees $860,000 $857,000 Exceeded budget by $3,000.
TOTAL REVENUES $22,339,000 $21,968,000 Revenues exceeded budget by $371,000.
Financial Update – Fiscal Year 2025/26 - Expenses
EXPENSES Actuals
Through
6/30/26
Budget Notes
Personnel $3,504,450 $3,985,725 Below budget by $481,275 due to vacancy
savings.
Operations &
Maintenance $11,655,681 $12,277,175 Below budget by $621,494 due to cost savings in
various budgets.
Capital $1,236,883 $1,602,639 Below budget by $365,756.
Debt Service $3,890,977 $3,890,977 Debt service paid on 7/1/25.
TOTAL EXPENSES $20,287,991 $21,756,516 Expenses below budget by $1,468,525.
Customer Service Update – Through 6/30/26
FY 2024/25 Through 6/30/26
New meters installed 111 122
Customer base 21,609 21,731
Customer Portal 13,263 16,011
Discussion
Water Utility Commission 7.
Meeting Date:08/10/2026
Submitted By:Meagan Ackerson, Water
SUBJECT:
UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON WATER RESOURCE USAGE (P. ABRAHAM)
RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
N/A
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUGGESTED MOTION:
For discussion only.
Attachments
Water Resource Usage
Peter A. Abraham, P.E.Water Utility Director
Water Utility CommissionAugust 10, 2026
Oro Valley Water Utility
Update & Discussion on Water Resource Usage
Oro Valley Main Service Area Jan – June Water
Use by Type
Countryside Service Area Jan – June Water
Use by Type
Discussion
Discussion
Water Utility Commission 8.
Meeting Date:08/10/2026
Submitted By:Meagan Ackerson, Water
SUBJECT:
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
N/A
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUGGESTED MOTION:
This item is for information only.
Attachments
Director's Report
Peter A. Abraham, P.E.
Water Utility Director
Water Utility Commission MeetingAugust 10, 2026
Oro Valley Water Utility
Director’s Report
Upcoming
MeetingsAugust 12, 2026 Town Council Regular Session
Council Chambers @ 6 p.m.
September 2, 2026 Town Council Regular Session
Council Chambers @ 6 p.m.
September 14, 2026 Water Utility Commission Meeting
Hopi Room @ 5 p.m.
September 16, 2026 Town Council Regular Session
Council Chambers @ 6 p.m.
October 2, 2026 SAWUA Water Forum
TCC @ 8 a.m.
More details to come
Water News - Colorado River System Reservoir Status
July 6, 2025 June 28, 2026
Water News
2026 SAWUA Forum:
Friday October 2nd @ 8am at the Tucson Convention Center More information to come at next WUC meeting
Current Colorado River Drought Contingency Plan set to expire in October 2026:
As of July 28, 2026 no new plan has been approved by the Bureau of Reclamation.
Oro Valley submits water order in October and plans to order full allocation.
MOU to explore framework for interstate water exchanges signed June 3, 2026 by:
Bureau of Reclamation
San Diego County Water Authority
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
Southern Nevada Water Authority
ADWR / CAP / SRP
MOU aims to improve long-term water management in the Colorado River Basin by allowing discussions to develop a framework that could allow for interstate water exchanges.
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