City of Tacna holds ribbon-cutting ceremony for new water facility

TACNA, Ariz. (KYMA) - The City of Tacna held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday for a brand new water facility.

The new facility will be replacing a 40-year-old system and will guarantee safe, clean water for many years.

Chief Operating Officer Kirk Perkins shares more on this achievement.

"We've been part of the Yuma community for almost 60 years now, and we cherish every project. You know, every project we start, you never know how it's gonna turn out. We're truly proud to be part of this project, and be part of the team with Yuma County," Perkins expressed.

The project, costing about $14.3 million, will service 200 homes. 

Jonathan Lines, Chairman of the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority of Arizona, discusses the process of this new system.

"To be able to create this opportunity to install and maintain a water system for the people of Tacna was an important step forward in ensuring that the demands of the Safe Water Act were met," Lines shared.

Ann Taylor, a small business owner, talked about how helpful the new water project is for businesses in the area.

"It's providing safe drinking water to our community. We got water pressure, water that doesn't stink when you turn the faucet on, it's wonderful," Taylor explained.

This new water facility will keep its promise for a healthier water system for residents.