City of Phoenix leads by example with water savings

KTAR News: Water Watch

City of Phoenix leads by example with water savings

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Published on May 29, 2026, 11:49:25 AM
Total time: 00:01:32

Episode Description

The City of Phoenix is modeling the behavior it would like to see from its residents when it comes to water conservation. Phoenix Vice-Mayor Kesha Hodge Washinton says the city's Aviation Department has saved 27-million gallons annually by replacing grass with native vegetation and updating airport cooling towers. 

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