Water in Downtown PhoenixNoe Albarran

Original Problem StatementThere is not enough free water

access in the downtown area. How can (potable) water be more accessible?

New Problem StatementThe heat in Arizona can be

unbearable especially during the summertime. Because of Arizona’s desert environment, it is important to stay cool and hydrated during these times of the year. How can people become more aware of nearby (potable) water resources?

PurposeArizona is a desert and it’s

important to stay hydratedLower the number of (natural)heat

related deaths in the downtown community

Problem Analysis

StakeholdersCity of Phoenix

Provide permits for building water fountains and also contract companies

HospitalsHave to take the dead bodies and perform autopsies

Society If the homeless try to access water in a shop, they might

feel ashamed and not welcome because of our “actions”Homeless

I believe they are the ones being affected the mostDowntown shops (Jobot, Starbucks, McDonald’s,

etc.)These shops within the community can provide potable

water to those who request it

DriversShops/Restaurants don’t advertise

waterLack of knowledge about “free

water”Potable water sources are secluded

and hard to find

Root DriversDon’t feel welcome and/or feel

ashamed to enter a shop/restaurant Water costs can increase if water is

advertisedPotable water isn’t advertised

ImpactsDeath caused by excessive natural heatHeat StrokeDehydrationHeat exhaustionSkin Redness

My VisionAll community members will be more knowledgeable about the surrounding water sources in Downtown Phoenix. After some time, this will become common knowledge to all, not just community members. Also, number of deaths caused by excessive natural heat will be significantly lower.

Resources Chow, W. & Bernnan, D. & Brazel A. (2012). Urban Heat Island Research

in Phoenix, Arizona. Retrieved from http://journals.ametsoc.org/doi/pdf/10.1175/BAMS-D-11-00011.1

Hayes, D. (2003). Privatization and Control of U.S. Water Supplies. Retrieved from http://lw.com/upload/pubcontent/_pdf/pub826.pdf.

City of Phoenix. (2012). The phoenix summary budget 2012-13. Retrieved from City of Phoenix website:http://phoenix.gov/webcms/groups/internet/@inter/@dept/@budget/documents/web_content/d_049485.pdf

City of Phoenix. (2012). Environmental services. Retrieved from City of Phoenix website: http://phoenix.gov/webcms/groups/internet/@inter/@dept/@budget/documents/web_content/d_049464.pdf

 

Resources (cont.)City of Phoenix. (2013). Water & sewer rates

and current charges. Retrieved from City of Phoenix website: http://phoenix.gov/waterservices/customerservices/rates/

Arizona Department of Water Resources. (2013). Permits, forms, and applications. Retrieved from Arizona Department of Water Resources website: http://www.azwater.gov/AzDWR/PermitsFormsApplications/PermitsFormsApplications.htm