AMWUA Blog
Drastic reductions are needed to protect the Colorado River
The Colorado River conditions have rapidly worsened to such a degree that the Federal Government will take extraordinary action to protect the system. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Camille Touton made this announcement last week when she appeared in front of the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy & Natural Resources. ...
Jun 14 2022
Why water conservation matters in our communities
Although conservation alone will not resolve water challenges, having it rooted in our daily actions enables us to better weather drought and shortages. Being water-wise will be critical to our resiliency, just as it always has. This is precisely why the ten AMWUA cities continue to invest significantly in their water conservation programs....
Jun 07 2022
Drought and Shortage Preparedness Plans: A tool for managing water supplies
For decades, the ten AMWUA cities have methodically and proactively invested in their water supplies. Now, as the situation on the Colorado River continues to worsen quicker than expected, the cities are looking at what additional actions should be taken. For some, it's activating their drought and shortage management plans....
May 31 2022
The AMWUA cities are strategically preparing for a future with less Colorado River water
For decades, each of our ten desert cities – Avondale, Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, Goodyear, Mesa, Peoria, Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tempe – have methodically, proactively, and carefully planned and invested in robust and diverse water supplies, critical infrastructure projects, and storing water underground for when we may need it most. These preparations bring water resiliency and dependability ...
May 24 2022
Phoenix's Blue Bank Partnership fosters innovation in water conservation
Our ten desert cities are always looking for practical and innovative ways to be more efficient with water use, including creating partnerships and programs to help residents, businesses, and industries be more efficient....
May 17 2022
Investing in infrastructure is a continual priority to ensure reliable and resilient water systems
Our cities’ infrastructure is vital to making our daily lives function smoothly. Of all infrastructure types, water systems are the most fundamental to life by providing the delivery of safe and clean water to households, industries, and businesses. Millions of gallons of treated water move through miles of pipes buried deep under our feet every day. The water circulates through treatment plants, ...
May 10 2022
The latest key takeaways on the evolving Colorado River situation
The news about the Colorado River, Lake Powell, and Lake Mead is escalating. While it may seem overwhelming and confusing, we want to try to explain what it all means to us here in the Phoenix Valley....
May 03 2022
Efficient and effective outdoor watering is a key component of conservation in the desert
Here in the Valley, most of our water use occurs outdoors and not inside the home. With such a significant amount of our water being used outside, it highlights the importance of being efficient with our outdoor water use, especially during a historic drought, changing climate, and Colorado River shortages....
Apr 26 2022
What’s impacting the conditions on the Colorado River?
The cities recognize that the conditions on the Colorado River are worsening quicker than anticipated. This reality was reiterated with the recent release of the US Bureau of Reclamation’s April 24-Month Study, which came as no surprise. To fully grasp the evolving situation on the Colorado River, it’s important to look at why the spring runoff season seems to be having a lesser impact than in the...
Apr 19 2022
Water is essential, and so are the professionals that provide it
There are so many components that go into running a water utility, especially with the additional challenges that come with being in the desert. A key element to ensuring we have safe, reliable, and sustainable water supplies every day is the diverse team of people diligently working behind the scenes....