AMWUA Blog
Expanding Conservation Efforts Brings Results
Over the course of the past few years, the attention to water has continued to intensify, and the spotlight on conservation has grown. While some may question what Arizona and municipal water providers are doing regarding water conservation, the AMWUA cities have remained committed to expanding and advancing water conservation within their respective communities....
Dec 05 2023
Help to Make Your Landscape a SmartscapeA well-designed, desert-adapted landscape is more than just picturesque—it can help lower your water bill, reduce the time and money you spend on maintenance, and add value to your home or business. Your landscape is an investment, something you plan to enjoy for years to come, so it’s also important to make sure you hire the right person to help you design, install, and maintain that investment. ...
Nov 28 2023
A defined look at Arizona water terminologyThe water world is complex, diverse, and deep in terminology, which can confuse anyone who isn’t submerged in it regularly. When discussing anything on the topic, such as 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 conversatio...
Nov 21 2023
Don’t Mortgage Our Future by Weakening Assured Water Supply RequirementsArizona is confronting water challenges but now is not the time to undermine the 100-year Assured Water Supply Program that has allowed our communities and economy to thrive here in the desert. As many in Arizona’s water community are striving to develop more ways to prudently plan, manage, and invest in our water resources and infrastructure, it is disheartening to have the State Senate President...
Nov 14 2023
Grass facts to help you re-evaluate your yardThere has been a lot of discussion on grass and its place in our desert climate. As we look to maximize our water supplies, finding ways to reduce our individual water use plays an important role. With most of our water use occurring in our yards and landscapes, adopting a desert-adapted landscape can have a significant impact. Properly planting and irrigating drought-tolerant plants and trees tak...
Nov 07 2023
Advanced Water Purification is an attainable water solutionMunicipal water providers are always planning ahead by looking at new, innovative ways to bolster and stretch their water supplies. A viable option for water managers is maximizing recycled water using advanced purified water treatment technology. Recycling water is a safe, reliable, locally controlled, drought-proof water source that enhances our overall water reliability by further diversifying ...
Oct 31 2023
Cities are doing their part to protect the Colorado RiverThe Colorado River is in better condition than it was this time last year when water elevations at Lake Powell and Lake Mead were at critically low levels. While Mother Nature and this past wet winter provided enough water for the River’s dams to remain operational, commitments for increased system conservation by entities across the Lower Basin, including here in Arizona, are playing a vital role...
Oct 24 2023
Adapting our Water Planning and Habits to our Changing ClimateArizona’s weather continues to break records that we prefer not to brag about. After experiencing the driest monsoon on record in Phoenix and record-breaking heat that has continued into the fall season, it remains clear that our climate is becoming more drastic, and we must continue to adapt accordingly....
Oct 17 2023
The vital role water plays in our livesWater is essential to all aspects of our communities. Water sustains our families’ daily activities and supports economic productivity in the Valley. It ultimately affects everything and everyone. Water truly is the single most crucial resource in our lives. But imagine if your city could no longer deliver water to you and your family. Life would look drastically different....
Oct 10 2023
WaterSmart Innovations Highlights the Importance of Conservation Initiatives and ProgramsVarious water challenges exist across our country, and water utilities and systems are increasingly being challenged by water scarcity, climate variability, changing regulations, and conservation needs. That is why continued collaboration and working together for solutions are vital more than ever....