AMWUA Blog
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 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....
Apr 27 2020
We Must all Flush ResponsiblyAs 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 YearsAbove-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 ServiceArizona 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 AwareWe 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 LandscapeSpring 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....
Mar 23 2020
Cities Dedicated to Continued Delivery of Safe and Secure WaterThe safety and security of Arizona’s water supplies is a top priority for the ten AMWUA cities. Each AMWUA municipality is committed to ensuring you have water service every day of every year. Sometimes situations arise, such as the current global effort to suppress the coronavirus, and with that come questions about water. First and foremost, it’s important to note that your local water provider ...
Mar 16 2020
Fix a Leak This Week and Every WeekThe most important action you can take as a residential water consumer is to maintain a water-efficient home. By doing so you minimize water use, conserve energy and reduce your water and sewer costs. When it comes to saving water, even small steps can have a big impact, but sometimes it’s hard to know exactly where to start....