East Valley Tribune - Chandler/Tempe Mesa - October 22, 2017 by Times Media Group

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On tap: Treated wastewater could be coming to EV faucets BY WAYNE SCHUTSKY Tribune Staff Writer

reated wastewater – long used to water golf courses and green spaces throughout the East Valley – could be reaching taps in kitchens across the state after the governor’s office passed rules that will allow communities to recycle reclaimed water into drinking water.

Reclaimed water, also called effluent, is highly treated wastewater, according to the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality. The Governor’s Regulatory Review Council approved new administrative rules on Oct. 3 that will allow appropriate facilities to process reclaimed water for drinking water, also known as direct potable reuse, said Trevor Baggiore, ADEQ Water Quality Division manager. The new rules go into effect on Jan. 1, 2018.

ADEQ has two workgroups that will continue to craft additional standards to be implemented at a later date. There are five classes of reclaimed water in Arizona’s quality standards, ranging from Class C to Class A+. The rules will allow only facilities producing Class A+ or B+ reclaimed water to pursue direct See

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Once an RV park perk, pickleball is sweeping the region

Prepare for an experience that will take your breath away.

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—Kenn Wells, former lead dancer of the English National Ballet

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“I just feel blessed. I come away with feeling

I have reviewed about 4,000 shows, none can compare to what I saw tonight.” —Richard Connema, renowned Broadway critic

like a better human being for having experienced this magnificent event. It speaks not only to my intellect but to my heart.” —Omega Medina, former senior manager of Classical Awards for the Grammy Awards

“There is a massive power in this

that can embrace the world. It brings great hope… It is truly a touch of heaven.”

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“I was uplifted, I was filled with hope. The world is a better place because of Shen Yun.” —Richard Swett, former U.S. Congressman

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ballfields and tennis courts. School districts are not far behind. Advocates are converting students of all ages henever Susan and Steve Manolis to embrace a sport that once was associated plan a trip, their first question for with being old. “If you look at a year ago, there were viran RV park is whether it has a picktually no public pickleball courts in the East leball court. “If they say ‘no,’” I say ‘OK, thank you. Valley,” said Steve Manolis, the Central Arizona ambassador for the USA Pickleball AsClick,” Susan said. At least they and a growing legion of East sociation and a pickleball instructor for both Valley pickleball fans are having an easier time Phoenix and Chandler. Not so now. closer to home. Mesa just opened four pickleball courts at Phoenix and East Valley municipalities have recognized that pickleball is hot and getting Kleinman Park. Chandler is building six at Arhotter – enough to warrant the same kind of rowhead Park. Gilbert is planning 15 at a new public investment they make in Little League park it’s building at Higley and Queen Creek roads. The trend also is catching on in Gilbert Public Schools District, which not only is creating dualpurpose courts for tennis and pickleball, but also is starting to teach it in some high schools. That echoes a move by Phoenix to increase pickleball courts in the city. It is installing 16 pickleball courts at Pecos Park in Ahwatukee alone – significantly expanding opportunities at a site frequented (Kimberly Carrillo/Tribune Staff Photographer) by players particularly Pickleball students at Tumbleweed Recreation Center in Chandler watch from Tempe and Chandler. instructor Steve Manolis for tips for the proper way to serve the Wiffle ball used in the game. “This is in response to BY PAUL MARYNIAK Tribune Executive Editor

(Kimberly Carrillo/Tribune Staff Photographer)

Steve Manlois, a pickleball enthusiast and instructor at for the Chandler Parks and Recreation Department shows how to hold the lightweight paddle.

public input we’ve received over the last several years regarding a need for more pickleball options, and likewise we’ve worked that need into existing facilities and taken it into conSee

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