AMWUA Blog
Lawsuit Threatens Water Security for Current and Future Homeowners
Everything we enjoy in the Phoenix metropolitan region, from vibrant communities to our thriving economy, is built on the assurance that residents and businesses have access to clean, reliable water in the desert—today, tomorrow, and well into the future. However, the Goldwater Institute is attempting to sabotage our water security by challenging the Arizona Department of Water Resources’ (ADWR) a...
Working together, we are One for WaterTM
AMWUA’s membership consists of ten large municipalities in Maricopa County, Arizona. Collectively, the population of the AMWUA municipalities is 3.7 million people—more than 50 percent of the state’s population.
Conservation & Efficiency
Living in a desert, Arizonans recognize that water is a limited and precious resource. We know we need to conserve and protect the water we have, stretching and preserving it for the future. We have embraced a culture of conservation, and it’s paying off. That ongoing commitment will help us weather the impacts of climate change, extended drought, and shortage.
Drought & Shortage
Extended drought and a shortage on the Colorado River in 2022 are cause for concern, but they are not unexpected. Arizona has been visionary in water management planning and policy. The AMWUA cities have prepared and invested to ensure reliable, sustainable supplies for their communities. Continued innovative water management strategies, investment, and forward-thinking policy will enable us to meet the very real challenges ahead.
Where we stand on the issues
Smart water policy and careful planning, investment, and management have enabled AMWUA’s members to build robust, reliable water supplies that support our communities and economy. It is imperative that we continue to address the issues in front of us to ensure the future viability of those supplies. Learn more about some of the issues we are working on:
AMWUA Blog
Feb 18 2025
Lawsuit Threatens Water Security for Current and Future Homeowners
Everything we enjoy in the Phoenix metropolitan region, from vibrant communities to our thriving economy, is built on the assurance that residents and businesses have access to clean, reliable water in the desert—today, tomorrow, and well into the future. However, the Goldwater Institute is attempting to sabotage our water security by challenging the Arizona Department of Water Resources’ (ADWR) a...
Feb 11 2025
Communities should determine water-saving landscapes for new developments
This week, state senators will consider Senate Bill 1523, which would prohibit municipalities from requiring a minimum number of trees, shrubs, ground cover, and open spaces—including parks—for new subdivisions and other developments. In other words, developers would have an exclusive say on landscapes within a community. ...
Feb 04 2025
Wise actions, not words, will ensure our continued water security
State lawmakers readily express their commitment to water security, which is the foundation of our thriving communities and robust economy. So why are they introducing legislation that fails to follow this commitment? ...
AMWUA (pronounced "am-wa" as in, "I am" and "water") is the Arizona Municipal Water Users Association, a non-profit association of ten municipalities in the Phoenix metro area, advocating responsible water stewardship that supports economic prosperity and safeguards Arizona's water supplies for future generations.
"Water is essential for life
It supplies food, generates energy, and creates jobs. The wellbeing of our communities and economies depends on it. In a desert, we are acutely aware that we must continue to plan, invest, and develop forward-thinking policy today to ensure safe, reliable, and sustainable water supplies for the future.
OUR MEMBERS
AMWUA's membership consists of ten large municipalities in Maricopa County, Arizona. Collectively, the population of the AMWUA municipalities is 3.7 million people—more than 50 percent of the state's population.
