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![]() ![]() But while the Hohokam succumbed to the mega-drought, the city of Phoenix and its neighbors are desperately scrambling to avoid a similar fate - no easy task in a desert that gets less than 8 inches of rain a year. The fate of the Hohokam holds lessons these days for Arizona, as the most severe drought since their time has gripped the region. The people who had mastered farming dispersed across the landscape. It is believed to be a primary cause of the collapse of Hohokam society. Then in 1276, tree ring data shows, a withering drought descended on the Southwest, lasting more than two decades. Hohokam civilization was characterized by farm fields irrigated by the Salt and Gila rivers with a sophisticated system of carefully calibrated canals, the only prehistoric culture in North America with so advanced a farming system. The $70.00 reconnection fee is paid in advance of turning water services back on.The Hohokam were an ancient people who lived in the arid Southwest, their empire now mostly buried beneath the sprawl of some 4.5 million people who inhabit modern-day Phoenix, Arizona and its suburbs. Services will be restored when the total balance and the reconnection fee has been paid in full. Your balance or past due balance must be paid by the 20th of the month or your water service will be disconnected without further notice. Disconnected Water Service for Delinquency On the 21st day you will automatically be charged a late fee of $10.00 There is no grace period. Water bills are due when received and if not paid by the 20th of the month, they are delinquent. by the required date to avoid having your service disconnected. Payments will need to be made in person at City Hall located at 220 N. In addition to the amount due, a $25.00 returned check fee will also be required. If your bank returns your check for non-sufficient funds, you will need to remit payment in the form of cash, cashier’s check, money order or credit card*. Pay by mail (DO NOT MAIL delinquent payments: bring them into City Hall to avoid service being discontinued and additional late fees.) Payment Typesĭiscover, MasterCard, VISA, Debit Card with the VISA or MasterCard logo, American Express, or E-check. (DO NOT drop delinquent payments in the depositories, they will not be received in time to avoid service shut-off and penalties.) The approved depository is located in front of City Hall. Drop off current payment at approved depository. Pay in person at City Hall, located at 220 N. It is the customer’s responsibility to keep this information updated prior to the due date. As the program automatically withdraws the amount, customers who use direct payment need to plan for the amount of the bill to be different each month and also for a higher bill for the summer months. Note: Water bills do vary seasonally and generally go up in the summer months or due to changes in the fees charged. You can also sign up for email notifications alerting you when you have a new bill or past due balance. If you choose this method of payment, you can access your bill here and register your account to make a one-time payment, schedule future payments, and set up a credit or debit card for reoccurring payments. Automatic payment withdraws the amount due on your monthly water bill from your credit or debit card each month. ![]()
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