AMWUA Blog
Thanks to our Water Heroes
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 taps. And the vital role all water professionals play has never been more evident than it is now....
Sep 14 2020
Healthy Infrastructure Makes our Communities Stronger
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. Water is critical to our health and is essential to our way of life and a thriving economy....
Sep 07 2020
A Defined Look at Water in Arizona
When discussing anything about water – water quality, water sources and supplies, water management and policies, and the quality and delivery of your water – you are bound to run into acronyms as well as some words and phrases that sound foreign in regular conversations. The water world is complex, diverse, and deep in terminology, which can be confusing for anyone who isn’t knee-deep in it daily....
Aug 31 2020
Keeping Your Water Safe, Clean, and Protected
The AMWUA cities are vigilant about protecting the quality of their water supply. That is why the cities' staffs rigorously test, analyze, and monitor water quality every single day, to ensure that the water provided to all of our families, friends, and neighbors is clean and safe....
Aug 24 2020
Protect Your Landscape During Extreme Weather
Extreme weather can wreak havoc on your plants and overall landscape, whether it is intense heat or the heavy rains and winds that accompany monsoons. But with the proper care, your plants can continue to thrive during this severe heat, and be protected from unwanted damage from winds and rain....
Aug 17 2020
Study Gauges Health of the Colorado River System
All across the West, we are all feeling the effects of the record-breaking heat and lack of precipitation. In addition to the obvious consequences, what do the high temperatures and lack of moisture really mean for water sources such as the already compromised Colorado River?...
Aug 10 2020
New Tool for Landscaping in the Arizona Desert
Water-efficient landscapes are a must in our desert climate, but they don’t have to all be the same – adding your sense of style will make it your own and ensure your outdoor living space is everything you want while still being wise with your outdoor water use....
Aug 03 2020
Water Conservation Staffs Adapt Programs for Safety and Convenience
During these unprecedented times, having a variety of water conservation programs accessible to residents and businesses remains a priority for the AMWUA cities because focusing on wise water use never stops. That is why water conservation staffs continue to work diligently behind the scenes to provide you with a variety of information and resources to help you achieve water efficiency indoors and...
Jul 27 2020
Regardless of Circumstances Cities are Always Planning
While the uncertainty of returning to “business as usual” lingers, the delivery of essential services by your cities have never stopped. Throughout this time of unknowns, cities have continued to provide seamless services in many areas, including public safety, sanitation, transit, recycling, streets, and of course, water and wastewater services....
Jul 20 2020
Smart Irrigation Brings Multiple Benefits
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 escalating heat. What it comes down to is being smart with your irrigation use....