AMWUA Blog
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 WaterWith 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 ManagementAs 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 WaterAs 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 WateringAs 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 LandscapeHere 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....
May 17 2021
How Drought and Shortage DifferThe terms drought and shortage are routinely used together when talking about Arizona's hot and arid climate. While both drought and shortage involve a lack of water, their circumstances, impacts, and the challenges they bring differ....
May 10 2021
A Time to Celebrate Tap WaterOnly tap water delivers public health protection, fire protection, support for our economy, and the quality of life we enjoy. Any measure of a prosperous society – low mortality rates, economic growth and diversity, productivity, and public safety – are in some way related to access to safe water....
May 03 2021
Planning for the Long-Term, Eliminates the Need for Restrictions in the Short-TermWith the significant amount of conversation about drought and shortage in Arizona, many people wonder why we do not have any water restrictions imposed in our arid State. While many things contribute to that decision, the simplified answer is – because we do not need to....
Apr 26 2021
Arizona’s Long Legacy of Conservation Benefits us allWe can live in the desert because we understand the significance of water conservation and efficiency as a necessity and not a temporary reaction. Arizona has always been an arid State, and therefore a culture of conservation is our way of life....