AMWUA Blog
A look behind the tap: What your water bill supports
Water may not be something you think about often, but it’s a crucial part of your daily routine—from splashing water on your face in the morning to washing dishes at night. Many people are often surprised to learn about the significant effort that goes into delivering clean, reliable water to our homes, local businesses, and community facilities, as well as what your monthly water bill helps suppo...
Working together, we are One for WaterTM
AMWUA’s membership consists of ten large municipalities in Maricopa County, Arizona. Collectively, the population of the AMWUA municipalities is 3.7 million people—more than 50 percent of the state’s population.
Conservation & Efficiency
Living in a desert, Arizonans recognize that water is a limited and precious resource. We know we need to conserve and protect the water we have, stretching and preserving it for the future. We have embraced a culture of conservation, and it’s paying off. That ongoing commitment will help us weather the impacts of climate change, extended drought, and shortage.
Drought & Shortage
Extended drought and a shortage on the Colorado River in 2022 are cause for concern, but they are not unexpected. Arizona has been visionary in water management planning and policy. The AMWUA cities have prepared and invested to ensure reliable, sustainable supplies for their communities. Continued innovative water management strategies, investment, and forward-thinking policy will enable us to meet the very real challenges ahead.
Where we stand on the issues
Smart water policy and careful planning, investment, and management have enabled AMWUA’s members to build robust, reliable water supplies that support our communities and economy. It is imperative that we continue to address the issues in front of us to ensure the future viability of those supplies. Learn more about some of the issues we are working on:
AMWUA Blog
Jul 15 2025
A look behind the tap: What your water bill supports
Water may not be something you think about often, but it’s a crucial part of your daily routine—from splashing water on your face in the morning to washing dishes at night. Many people are often surprised to learn about the significant effort that goes into delivering clean, reliable water to our homes, local businesses, and community facilities, as well as what your monthly water bill helps suppo...
Jul 08 2025
Lessons from the 2025 Legislative Session
Arizona lawmakers introduced a record 130 water-related bills during the recently adjourned 2025 legislative session, surpassing last year’s 95 bills. It’s clear that legislators recognize water as a priority, but very few of those bills actually strengthened our overall water security. ...
Jul 01 2025
Adjust your watering to keep your landscape healthy and watersmart
As summer temperatures rise in the Valley, outdoor water usage tends to increase significantly. To ensure your landscape remains healthy and vibrant during these warmer months, it's crucial to keep your irrigation system in optimal working condition. This includes checking for leaks, ensuring even coverage, and adjusting sprinkler heads as needed. When it comes to watering, adopting the practice o...
AMWUA (pronounced "am-wa" as in, "I am" and "water") is the Arizona Municipal Water Users Association, a non-profit association of ten municipalities in the Phoenix metro area, advocating responsible water stewardship that supports economic prosperity and safeguards Arizona's water supplies for future generations.
"Water is essential for life
It supplies food, generates energy, and creates jobs. The wellbeing of our communities and economies depends on it. In a desert, we are acutely aware that we must continue to plan, invest, and develop forward-thinking policy today to ensure safe, reliable, and sustainable water supplies for the future.
OUR MEMBERS
AMWUA's membership consists of ten large municipalities in Maricopa County, Arizona. Collectively, the population of the AMWUA municipalities is 3.7 million people—more than 50 percent of the state's population.
