AMWUA Blog
National Conference Showcases Protecting and Conserving Water
Water utilities across the country face significant challenges, including unpredictable weather, shifting regulations, rising costs, and increasing water shortages. Meanwhile, communities are dealing with record heatwaves, destructive storms, and ongoing droughts. These challenges emphasize the need for effective conservation, innovative water management, and continuous collaboration to find lasti...
Oct 14 2025
A Path Forward for Water-Secure Growth in ArizonaLast week, Governor Katie Hobbs signed a proclamation recognizing EPCOR, a water provider in the West Phoenix metropolitan area, for obtaining the first 100-year Assured Water Supply designation under the new Alternative Designation of Assured Water Supply Program, known as ADAWS. This is a new path forward for building new homes while upholding the consumer protection Arizona has committed to hom...
Oct 07 2025
Fall is the perfect season to improve your yardAs daytime temperatures start to fall and evenings get cooler, it's a good time to open windows and enjoy more outdoor moments. This season also offers an opportunity to evaluate how your yard handled the record-breaking summer heat and to prepare it for the months ahead. Fall is ideal for planning, organizing, and planting a landscape that is both attractive and water-efficient. However, before y...
Sep 30 2025
Advancing Arizona’s Water Future with AugmentationArizona needs more water. With reductions in Colorado River water after 2026 and stressed aquifers of finite groundwater, Arizona must find new sources of water. That’s why a state agency has been tasked with seeking smart, long-term solutions that will ensure water continues to flow into the future....
Sep 23 2025
Conservation and Augmentation: Why Arizona Needs BothArizona has traditionally been a leader in water management, but issues like drought, hotter temperatures, and population growth mean we can no longer take our water supplies for granted. To secure our future, Arizona is pursuing several strategies, two of which are common hot topics and equally vital: conservation and augmentation....
Sep 16 2025
Behind Every Drop: Celebrating Our Water HeroesLiving in the desert, Arizonans understand the value of water. However, what many of us don’t see is the enormous effort and the dedicated people it takes to ensure that clean, reliable water flows to our homes, schools, and businesses every single day....
Sep 09 2025
Rethinking Grass in the DesertSince much of our household water use occurs in our yards and landscapes, rethinking our approach to grass is an effective way to conserve. Desert-adapted landscapes with drought-tolerant plants and trees use far less water and require less maintenance than traditional lawns. That's why many AMWUA cities offer rebates and incentives to help residents make the switch....
Sep 02 2025
Choosing the right plants creates vibrant, water-efficient landscapesA year ago, the newest edition of Landscape Plants for the Arizona Desert was released—and it has become a go-to guide for homeowners, landscapers, and green industry professionals alike. Whether you’re choosing the perfect shade tree or designing a low-water yard makeover, this guide helps Arizonans bring beauty and sustainability to their landscapes. On its first anniversary, we decided it's the...
Aug 26 2025
Protecting Arizona’s Lifeline: The Colorado RiverThe Colorado River supplies water for millions of Arizonans, supports our economy, tribal communities, local businesses, agriculture, and even keeps our military bases running. Today, that vital resource faces significant pressure from a historic drought and demand that exceeds the water available, creating much ...
Aug 19 2025
The uncertainty surrounding the Colorado RiverLast week, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation released its closely watched ...