AMWUA Blog
Text Alert Takes Guess Work Out of Watering
As the weather warms up, many of us will look around our yards and wonder if our plants and trees are feeling the heat and require more water, or if we can simply trust that our automated irrigation timer will take care of it....
May 25 2020
Celebrating Wetlands in the Desert
Wetlands are areas of land where water covers the soil. They are natural or manmade. The water may be static or flowing. And the water can be any type - salt, fresh, reclaimed, or even a combination. Wetlands exist in every country and in every climatic zone, from the polar regions to the tropics, and from high altitudes to dry regions like Arizona....
May 18 2020
The Link Between How and Where We Use Water
With people taking extra precautions and proactively washing their hands more, some may wonder what impact it is having on our water and wastewater. That question does not have a simple answer because water demand is influenced by many factors. It’s also important to note that the water we are using for handwashing does not go to waste....
May 11 2020
The Importance of Trees
There are many ways to enhance any landscape, but one of the easiest ways to do so is with trees. While planting a tree will make an immediate visual impact because of their beauty, color, and the texture they add, there is also a vast array of benefits that trees bring from social, communal, environmental, and economic perspectives for everyone – residents and our communities as a whole. That’s w...
May 04 2020
Drinking Water Week: A Time to Celebrate Safe Water
The safety and security of Arizona’s water supplies is always a top priority for the ten AMWUA cities. Each AMWUA municipality is committed to ensuring you have water service every day of every year regardless of the situation....
Apr 27 2020
We Must all Flush Responsibly
As we all spend more time at home, our residential sewer systems are seeing more action than usual. More traffic in sewer pipes can mean traffic jams and back-ups. ...
Apr 20 2020
Study Projects Colorado River System Levels for Next two Years
Above-average snowfall in the Rockies combined with the effect of the ...
Apr 13 2020
Arizona Water Professionals: Dedicated to Protecting, Managing and Delivering an Essential Service
Arizona residents certainly know the value of water. Yet it is easy to forget the complex process and the extensive team of people it takes to get safe and secure water to our tap. And the important role all water professionals play has never been more evident than it is now....
Apr 06 2020
The Importance of Being Water Aware
We use water every single day, and that is why it’s important to realize that those daily choices affect our future....
Mar 30 2020
Proper Planning Will Transform Your Yard and Create a Perfect Landscape
Spring has sprung which means it is the perfect time to do some planning in your yard. It’s also a great way to get out of the house and enjoy some fresh air while actively participating in social distancing....