The Metro Water District is located in Tucson, Ariz., and is a public water provider. It has more than 16,500 connections that serve over 45,000 people and businesses. The department offers automatic payment services. It provides various water emergency services. Founded in 1992, the Metro Water District covers a more than 26-square-mile area in the northwest region of Tucson. The department serves residential customers and commercial facilities. Its drought preparedness plan offers customer awareness services.