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Water, codes, weather and safety news from around Tucson and Southern Arizona, and what it means for your pool. Every story links to the original source.
Tucson Summer 2026: 6th Hottest on Record, Wetter Monsoon
NWS Tucson says summer 2026 was the 6th hottest on record, with 70 days of 100°+ and a slightly wet monsoon. What it meant for pools.
Source: National Weather Service Tucson
Pool Heater and Drain Cover Recalls: Check Your Tucson Pool
CPSC recalled a Hayward gas pool heater for carbon monoxide risk on Sept. 17, 2026, plus several drain covers. How Tucson pool owners can check their gear.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
New Arizona Law: HOAs Can't Ban Backyard Shade by Your Pool
Since Sept. 12, 2026, Arizona HOAs can no longer ban backyard shade structures. Here's what Tucson-area pool owners should know before adding shade.
Source: AZPM
Colorado River Cuts Hit Arizona in 2027: Tucson Pool Owners
A federal plan cuts Arizona's Colorado River supply by 760,000 acre-feet in 2027. What it means for Tucson water and pool owners.
Source: KOLD News 13
Tucson Home Building Slows in 2026: What It Means for Pools
UA economists forecast Tucson housing permits to fall 10.6% in 2026 as prices hold flat. What a slower market means if you plan to build a pool or remodel.
Source: University of Arizona Eller College, Economic and Business Research Center
Tucson Water Rates Rise 3.5% a Year: What Pool Owners Pay
Tucson approved 3.5% yearly water rate increases starting July 6, 2026. Here is what the new rates mean for filling, topping off and planning a pool.
Source: City of Tucson (Tucson Water)
Sahuarita Adopts 2024 Codes: What Changes for Pool Permits
Sahuarita's 2024 building and pool codes took effect July 1, 2026. What it means if you're planning a pool or spa in Sahuarita.
Source: Town of Sahuarita
Tucson's 2024 Pool Code Now Required: Covers and Drain Rules
Since July 1, 2026, Tucson pool permits must meet the 2024 pool code, including a cover on new and remodeled pools before final.
Source: City of Tucson Planning & Development Services
Tucson Water Updates Rainwater Rebate: New Max and Treebate
Tucson Water's rainwater harvesting rebate now tops out at $1,999 with a new Treebate. How to pair a pool with a water-wise yard.
Source: City of Tucson (Tucson Water)
TEP Rate Hike Still Pending: Tucson Pool Pump Costs Ahead
TEP's request to raise residential bills about 11.6% is still before regulators. Here's how a rate hike affects pool pump and heater costs in Tucson.
Source: Arizona Luminaria
Arizona Child Drownings Rose in 2024: How to Protect Kids
Arizona's child fatality report found all 36 child drownings in 2024 were preventable, most in pools. Here's what it means for pool barriers in Tucson.
Source: Arizona Department of Health Services, Child Fatality Review ProgramLet's build your oasis
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