AMWUA Blog
Drought is Part of Arizona’s Reality
Prolonged drought has become our way of life in Arizona. After all, we live in a desert, and drought is a regular part of the long-term weather cycle in our arid climate. So it is not a surprise that the current drought declaration that has spanned over 20 years will once again be extended....
Jun 29 2020
Understanding and Evaluating Safe-yield – Part TwoThrough this two-part series on safe-yield, we will look back at the past, acknowledge how far we have come, and discuss the challenges we still collectively face as we move forward....
Jun 22 2020
Understanding and Evaluating Safe-yield – Part OneThrough this two-part series on safe-yield, we will look back at the past, acknowledge how far we have come, and discuss the challenges we still collectively face as we move forward....
Jun 15 2020
Groundwater Management Act: The Next 40 YearsAs the celebrations of the ...
Jun 08 2020
Wildfires Impact on our WaterAs temperatures begin to soar, so do the number of wildfires in our State, which is an important reminder that we need to use extreme caution with fires. It's also essential to remember that wildfires can directly impact our water in the Valley....
Jun 01 2020
Text Alert Takes Guess Work Out of WateringAs 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 DesertWetlands 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 WaterWith 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 TreesThere 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 WaterThe 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....