Tucson Water: ‘We’re proud to support El Tour, a Tucson tradition that brings diverse riders’ to town

Got water?

We will at El Tour de Tucson and all because of Tucson Water, who will be supplying plenty for our thousands of cyclists participating in the event.

They’ll be at the Tucson Rodeo grounds with the Tucson Water Hydration Station. There, cyclists will be able to add to their own or just fill up for that much-needed hydration.

“We’re proud to support El Tour, a Tucson tradition that brings together diverse riders, their families, and fans from near and far,” said Natalie DeRoock, Tucson Water’s public affairs administrator. “Here in the Sonoran Desert, making the most of our water is a tradition more than 4,000 years old, from the early settlements along the Santa Cruz River to the beautiful public spaces we keep green with recycled water today.”

What better time of the year than now? Some say the best time of year – fall, when the weather is fantastic and southern Arizona is lively.

“There’s something magical about Tucson in the fall. It’s a beautiful time to be outdoors in the Sonoran Desert,” DeRoock said. “We’re proud to be part of El Tour and to give riders reusable water bottles and a few other things they can use on the ride or take home.”

In order to get a bigger grasp of what Tucson Water is doing locally for all involved, DeRoock encourages people to visit: TucsonOneWater.com for more information.

“It’s a chance to get to know Tucson Water and see the work we do every day to keep Tucson beautiful and sustainable,” she said. “We’re part of this community, and we love sharing what we do with longtime Tucsonans, new residents, young people, and everybody in between.”

DeRoock also thanked Tucsonans for making water conservation a part of their everyday lives.

“Tucsonans have helped make us one of the most water-resilient cities in the southwestern United States,” DeRoock said. “In some cities, you can see water supplies in lakes and reservoirs. Here in Tucson, we store water underground for the future. By using less water and making the most of our supplies, we’ve built up our reserves and helped our aquifers recover. That’s a big reason we can look ahead with confidence.”