Big water news for Phoenix as the city just secured 179 million dollars in federal funds from the Bureau of Reclamation to build the North Gateway Advanced Water Purification Facility. Announced on Friday by U.S. Representative Greg Stanton and Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, this investment is years in the making and marks a huge step for local water security and infrastructure. The North Gateway facility, along with the Cave Creek Water Reclamation Plant already under construction, will boost Phoenix’s supply with 14,000 acre-feet of purified water annually, enough for 40,000 families. Mayor Gallego called it an investment in Phoenix families and said it will help keep housing affordable and the economy strong.Congressman Stanton pointed out that protecting Phoenix’s water means continually fighting for Colorado River rights while also doubling down on recycling and conservation, calling advanced purification a proven and scalable solution. Vice Mayor Ann O’Brien highlighted how critical this infrastructure is for Phoenix’s ongoing growth, and researchers like Dave White from Arizona State University underscored the need for public trust and education as these water innovations roll out. The North Gateway project is expected to come online early next decade, with final construction timelines still pending as design progresses.Now, let’s talk weather and water quality. According to official Phoenix climate data, the city has seen just 0.18 inches of rain so far this September, which is only about 32 percent of the usual for this month. Temperatures have also stayed above normal, with averages hovering near 91.9 degrees Fahrenheit, nearly a full degree hotter than the historic norm. The warmest day hit 109 degrees, and the lowest recent minimum was a mild 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Over the last 48 hours, no measurable precipitation has fallen in Phoenix, keeping things hot, dry, and mostly clear.Looking ahead, meteorologist Michael Groff reported in his latest Phoenix weather discussion that while recent mornings have brought pleasant temperatures in the 60s and 70s, dry air remains the dominant story. However, forecasters are eyeing tropical moisture that could work its way into Arizona late next week, possibly bringing anywhere from very little to over two inches of rain depending on how the system tracks. The GFS ensemble model is currently leaning toward a median rainfall projection of about half an inch, but certainty is low. If the tropical rains do pan out, they’ll break the current dry spell and could give a much-needed boost to local water resources near the end of the month.As for water quality and protection, the City of Phoenix Water Services Department has been expanding efforts to keep the water clean through community partnerships and public education, like the new “Stop the Poo-lution” campaign to prevent stormwater pollution from pet waste and other contaminants. Christine Nuñez from Phoenix Water emphasized that every resident is part of protecting the city’s clean water supply, especially since stormwater runoff isn’t treated before reaching local waterways.In short, Phoenix is investing hard in future water security with new purification technology, dealing with another hot and dry September, and relying on community engagement to keep water quality high. Stay tuned—any change in the weather over the coming week could impact local water supplies, so it’s a good idea to keep an eye on the forecast.Thanks for tuning in and don’t forget to subscribe. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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