AMWUA Blog
Recharge and Replenishment – What’s the difference?
Whether you tune into a public meeting on water in Arizona or read any of the numerous newspaper articles on how our State is preparing for future Colorado River shortages, you’re bound to come across the terms ‘recharge’ and ‘replenishment’. Both are tools used to manage our precious surface water and groundwater resources more effectively. However, the terms are often used interchangeably despit...
Mar 22 2021
Arizona Continues its Legacy of Confronting Water Challenges Head-onArizona's water management successes over the last 40 years are due to the willingness of its stakeholders to face challenges, make difficult discussions, and develop strategies and policies to ensure its water future....
Mar 15 2021
Eliminating Leaks Today, Ensures Water for TomorrowOne of the simplest but essential tasks we can do as residential water consumers is to maintain a water-efficient home. By doing so, we minimize water waste and conserve energy which then reduces our water and sewer costs. When it comes to saving water, we must all do our part, and even small steps like fixing household leaks can have a significant impact, but sometimes it's hard to know exactly w...
Mar 08 2021
Availability and Delivery of Water is a Collaborative ProcessCollaboration among the AMWUA cities results in efficiency and strong water management for the common purpose of safeguarding water supplies in the Valley. The AMWUA cities are ultimately responsible for delivering water to the homes and businesses within their communities, so they continually plan and invest to ensure safe, reliable, and sustainable water supplies for today and the future. This r...
Mar 01 2021
Create a Stunning, Low-Maintenance LandscapeWith thoughts of spring swirling, now is the perfect time to do some outdoor planning. With a little strategy and knowledge, it’s easy to design, plant, and maintain a lovely, drought-resistant yard....
Feb 22 2021
Improving Recovery of Stored Water for a Drier FutureOver a month into the 2021 legislative session, Arizona’s lawmakers have introduced a record number of bills – more than 1,700. Included in those bills is legislation proposed by AMWUA that strives to better prepare Arizona for Colorado River shortages by making a technical yet important change to an Arizona water law....
Feb 15 2021
Appreciating Arizona's Unique Landscape While Embracing the ChallengesArizona celebrated its 109th birthday on Valentine's Day, which created the perfect opportunity to appreciate where we live, and embrace our State's diversity in landscape and weather....
Feb 08 2021
Being Prepared for Limited Rain and SnowThe first notable winter storms brought much-needed moisture across the State, providing a short-term boost to our vegetation and adding some water to local reservoirs. While precipitation in our arid climate is always welcome, the reality is it will take more than a few storms to significantly impact our drought conditions....
Feb 01 2021
To Prune or Not to PruneNow that we have received a refreshing dose of rain, adding much-needed moisture to our yards, refreshing the air, and minimizing dust, many will be eager to get outdoors and tend to their trees and plants. While we all want our yards to look their best, many of us are guilty of over-pruning, which can cause unintended side-effects like increasing your plants' watering needs....
Jan 25 2021
Only Rain in the Storm DrainThis weekend we have finally got some much-needed precipitation, and we hope that more will still fall in the Valley to start our week. We tend to go for an extended period without moisture. Yet, when it does rain in Arizona, we know it can often come down quickly and can even cause flooding, creating strong water flows that go over driveways and sidewalks, through streets and parking lots. These ...