AMWUA Blog
Leading Through Collaboration and Cooperation
With foresight and an understanding of the water challenges that life in the desert can bring, mayors from Valley cities gathered to discuss how to work together on water issues more than 50 years ago. They then formed a unique and innovative partnership – the Arizona Municipal Water Users Association (AMWUA). Over time it would become a collaboration of ten member municipalities working for the c...
Jan 11 2021
Water a Continued Priority for 2021To ensure we have water not only today, but for the long-term, our diligence and work never ends, and 2021 will certainly be no exception. While we know the Colorado River will receive much attention this year, other important issues must also be addressed, including our future groundwater management....
Jan 04 2021
Calculate Your Water Use – Indoors and OutWe live in the desert, so water is precious. That is why we have embraced a conservation culture and understand the importance of living a water-efficient life. However, the amount of water we use every day may surprise you. And how do you know if you are using the right amount of water at home? ...
Dec 28 2020
Recapping the Year in WaterAs we look forward to a new year, we all hope it will bring more certainty than what we encountered in 2020. Despite a pandemic and the challenges we faced this past year, the AMWUA municipalities worked diligently to keep the water flowing, while their planning and safeguarding efforts never stopped. That strong water management plays a critical role in ensuring we have water here in the desert n...
Dec 21 2020
Be Water Smart This Holiday Season‘Tis the season to celebrate with family, food, and festivities. Although those celebrations may look slightly different this year, prepping traditional and elaborate holiday meals will likely occur. With that increased food consumption comes increased water use....
Dec 14 2020
Vetting Forum Creates Platform for Conversations and CollaborationThe 2021 legislative session is set to begin next month, when State Legislators will take hundreds of bills into consideration to address Statewide priorities such as the COVID-19 pandemic, economic stimulus, education, transportation, and other topics that impact Arizona, including water....
Dec 07 2020
Protect your Plants from the Cool Desert NightsAs we officially begin meteorological winter with December's arrival, temperatures, especially at night, begin to fall. After spending much time and money in our yards over the year, it's essential to make sure we adequately protect our hard work and investment from the chilly winter desert nights....
Nov 30 2020
Accounting for Every Drop of WaterBehind every drop of water that comes from your tap is a vast and complicated system of technology, logistics, and engineering that ensures you always have water on-demand and at the highest levels of safety and quality. Once your water provider has treated water to safe drinking water standards, it is delivered to homes and businesses. An important part of this process is a complex tracking syste...
Nov 23 2020
Don't Strain Your Drain This Holiday SeasonAs the holiday season is set to begin, the preparation for our traditional gatherings may look a bit different this year, as many will stay home and limit the number of loved ones to celebrate with. But even if it's just turkey for two, it is still important to be kind to your drain and avoid holiday mishaps that could have you plunging or dealing with a sewer backup – activities that no one wants...
Nov 16 2020
Taking a Hard Look at Reaching Safe-YieldIn 1980, after decades of severe groundwater declines, State leaders took decisive action when they implemented a regulatory framework to decrease our dependence on groundwater in Arizona's most populated areas. Since that time, Arizona has rightfully boasted about its landmark 1980 Groundwater Management Act. Now, 40 years later, Arizona is again faced with deciding how best to continue to safegu...