These stations are offering free, cold drinking water to Tucsonans in desert heat - AZ Luminaria

These stations are offering free, cold drinking water to Tucsonans in desert heat - AZ Luminaria

Tate Williams sprays vinegar water on the spout of an orange 10-gallon jug, the sun burning down on him on a 106-degree afternoon in Tucson. He drains what little water is left, sprays and wipes the inside of the container, and pours three bags of ice into it. Then, he carries a seven-gallon water jug out from his car to the water station and fills it to the top with water, zip ties the white lid and puts a lock on it.  It’s a routine he goes th…