Setting up utilities in Tucson
In Tucson, electricity depends on your address, Southwest Gas delivers gas, water depends on your address, Pima County Regional Wastewater Reclamation handles sewer, and the City of Tucson Environmental Services handles trash pickup.
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Who to call for each service in Tucson, and how to start it.
Electric
Depends on your address
Tucson Electric Power
TEP delivers power to customers in the Tucson metro area.
Most of Tucson
To start: Schedule your start of service online using My Account.
Trico Electric Cooperative
A non-profit cooperative owned and governed by its Members.
A few homes on the southwest edge; check with Trico
To start: Set up your account in SmartHub; Trico may ask for a Social Security number, driver’s license number or date of birth to confirm identity (or an affidavit if there’s no match), and needs a letter of credit from your current electric provider or an advance deposit before connection.
Gas
Southwest Gas
It provides natural gas to Arizona, Nevada and parts of California.
To start: Start service online with your Social Security number.
Water
Depends on your address
Tucson Water
It delivers water across a 390-square-mile service area.
Most of Tucson
To start: Submit the online residential service form; new accounts may owe activation fees or a deposit.
Flowing Wells Irrigation District
Its area is roughly bounded by I-10, Miracle Mile and Fairview.
North side west of Fairview; check your address with FWID
To start: Contact the business office directly; service can’t be started on the website.
Ray Water Company
Contact Southwestern Utility Management for water service.
Along Benson Hwy north of Valencia; check your address
To start: Complete and sign the online residential service application.
Voyager Water Company
Contact Southwestern Utility Management for water service.
Off S. Kolb Rd south of I-10; check your address
To start: Complete and sign the online residential service application.
Winterhaven Water Development Company
Its water comes from groundwater wells, per state records.
Winterhaven neighborhood; check your address
Halcyon Acres Water Users Association
Its water comes from groundwater wells, per state records.
Near Gollob Rd south of Broadway; check your address
Halcyon Acres Annex #2
Contact Southwestern Utility Management for water service.
Near 21st St west of Harrison Rd; check your address
To start: Complete and sign the online residential service application.
Vail Water Company
It publishes yearly reports on the quality of its drinking water.
Far southeast edge near Vail; check your address
To start: Complete, sign and submit the Start Service Application.
Sewer
Pima County Regional Wastewater Reclamation
It manages the sanitary sewer system and water reclamation facilities.
The County contracts with Tucson Water to bill most of its sewer customers.
Trash & recycling
City of Tucson Environmental Services
It collects trash weekly and recycling every other week for residents.
The City serves single-family homes and buildings with four units or fewer.
FAQ
Questions about moving to Tucson
Sources: Tucson Electric Power, Trico Electric Cooperative, Southwest Gas, Tucson Water, Flowing Wells Irrigation District, Ray Water Company, Voyager Water Company, Winterhaven Water Development Company, Halcyon Acres Water Users Association, Halcyon Acres Annex #2, Vail Water Company, Pima County Regional Wastewater Reclamation, City of Tucson Environmental Services, EIA.
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