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City of Mesa — City Council Study Session (2026-04-16)

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Water Resources Department
April 16, 2026
Fiscal Year 2026/27
Presented By: Joseph Giudice, Water Resources Director
Chase Carlile, Deputy Director – Water Enterprise Services

PERFORMANCEPLUS
E N V I S I O N .  E L E V A T E .  I M P A C T .
The Water Resources Department exists to responsibly utilize 
Mesa’s water supply and provide water and wastewater services 
that maintain affordability, safety, and reliability aligning with the 
city’s priorities of quality development and a thriving community.
OUTCOMES-base of kpis
HOW WE ALIGN TO THE PRIORITIES
WHY WE EXIST
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Highlights and Accomplishments
GRIC Exchange and 
CMRP Completion
Sewer Line Inspection 
and Cleaning Program
Sewer AI
Smart Meter 
Investment
3

Water Conservation: Mesa Leads by Example
• Landscape Refurbishment
• Non-Playable Turf Reduction Project
• Waterfluence Online Water Management 
Platform
• Replacement of High-Water Use Equipment 
with Low-Water Use Equipment
4

Outcome Areas
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Affordability
• Reduce ratio of reactive 
work orders
• Optimize infrastructure 
performance
• Maximize efficiency and 
cost effectiveness
01
Safety
• Provide safe drinking 
water and wastewater 
services compliant with 
regulations
02
Reliability
• Prevent loss of service
• Protect groundwater 
stores
• Cultivate Ample Talent
03

KPI: Affordability
6
6
4.50%
4.50%
4.50%
4.50%
1.00%
0.98%
1.04%
1.05%
2.73%
2.73%
2.81%
2.85%
0%
1%
2%
3%
4%
5%
2023
2024
2025
2026
Percent
Year
Water and Wastewater Affordability
EPA's Threshold of "High Water Burden"
Typical  Customer's Annual Water And Wastewater Expenses as a percent of Median Household Income (yearly)
Typical  Customer's Annual Water And Wastewater Expenses as a percent of Minimum Wage (yearly)

KPI: Safety
7
7
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
FY23 Q-1
FY23 Q-2
FY23 Q-3
FY23 Q-4
FY24 Q-1
FY24 Q-2
FY24 Q-3
FY24 Q-4
FY25 Q-1
FY25 Q-2
FY25 Q-3
FY25 Q-4
FY26 Q-1
FY26 Q-2
FY26 Q-3
Number of Sanitary Sewer Overflows per  Quarter
Quarter
Sanitary Sewer Overflows
National Median
City of Mesa Target
Number of Sanitary Sewer Overflows

KPI: Reliability
8
8
0%
2%
4%
6%
8%
10%
12%
14%
16%
18%
Jul-23
Sep-23
Nov-23
Jan-24
Mar-24
May-24
Jul-24
Sep-24
Nov-24
Jan-25
Mar-25
May-25
Jul-25
Sep-25
Nov-25
Jan-26
Percent of  Water Loss or Unaccounted For Water
System Water Loss and Unaccounted For Water
National Average
City of Mesa Target
City of Mesa Actuals

Department Financial Summary
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Figures in millions, 
rounded
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Department Financial Summary
10
Figures in millions, 
rounded
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Bartlett Dam Feasibility 
Study
$144,000 (Mesa Share)
SRP/CAP Interconnect 
Facility Technical Review
$97,657 (Mesa Share)
Lead and Copper Rule 
Revision Support and PFAS 
Analytical Services
$251,800
FY26/27 Enhancements

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