AMWUA Blog
Ensuring Water Quality is a Multifaceted Responsibility
The AMWUA cities are vigilant about protecting the quality of their water supply. That is why the cities' staff rigorously test, analyze, and monitor water quality every day. Did you know that your tap water goes through more testing and meets a higher standard than required for bottled water? In other words, the tap water you use daily is safe, clean, and protected....
Jul 19 2021
Smart Irrigation Increases Outdoor Water Efficiency
Outdoor water use in the Valley rises in the heat of summer. We know the key to maintaining your landscape's health and beauty is watering correctly, but that can be a bit of a challenge in the desert and escalating heat. What it comes down to is being smart with your irrigation use....
Jul 12 2021
Legislative Session Highlights Importance of Investing in Water
The marathon, six-month 2021 legislative session officially concluded after over 1,700 pieces of legislation were introduced. As always, water was a prominent topic, with more than 60 individual bills related to Arizona’s water laws introduced amid the many issues discussed and debated by Arizona’s lawmakers....
Jul 05 2021
Get your Yard Monsoon Ready
The monsoon season has officially begun. Now, as we wait in anticipation of what we hope is significant rainfall, we need to take the necessary precautions to ensure we remain safe when those storms do come our way. It’s also essential to prepare your yard to be monsoon ready to minimize damage. After all, we want to make sure all the hard work you have put into your private oasis is not washed aw...
Jun 28 2021
Responsible Water Management Brings Reliability Despite Colorado River Challenges
Raging wildfires, an unrelenting record-breaking heatwave, and a drying Colorado River have generated significant concern about our water and our future in the Phoenix metropolitan area. Adding to our unease are the extended drought conditions in Arizona and stressed water conditions throughout the West. These conditions are sobering, yet they are not a surprise to your city and the water professi...
Jun 21 2021
Protecting our Storm Drains, Safeguards our Water
With monsoon season now upon us, we eagerly and desperately await the arrival of rain, which would add much-needed moisture to our arid landscape, refresh the air, minimize dust, and provide some relief to those battling wildfires....
Jun 14 2021
Colorado River Shortage Highlights the Importance of Improved Groundwater Management
As another anniversary of the 1980 Groundwater Management Act (GMA) passes, the importance of protecting our groundwater remains the same. We recognize that the GMA was a monumental piece of legislation. Still, the need to address groundwater issues across our State continues to grow, especially as we prepare for a Colorado River shortage, which will cause an increase in groundwater use in Arizona...
Jun 07 2021
The Critical Impact of Wildfires on Water
As temperatures begin to soar, so will the number of wildfires in our State. And with our extreme drought conditions, this year’s wildfire season is expected to be more severe than even last year, meaning we all need to use extra caution when enjoying the diverse outdoors in Arizona....
May 31 2021
How to be Efficient and Effective with Your Outdoor Watering
As our temperatures rise, so does outdoor water use in the Valley. We know the key to maintaining your landscape's health and beauty is watering correctly, but that can be a bit of a challenge in the desert and with escalating heat. It comes down to being efficient and effective with your water use, which is an easy way to save water and money while ensuring your plants get the right amount of wat...
May 24 2021
Outdoor Water Efficiency Begins with a Well-Designed Landscape
Here in the Valley, it is typical that much 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 prolonged state of drought and in anticipation of a hotter and drier future....