AMWUA Blog

Aug 05 2025

Beneath every city is a complex network of pipes, pumps, tanks, and valves that delivers clean, reliable water to homes and businesses. This underground infrastructure stretches for hundreds, sometimes thousands, of miles. Keeping it all working takes constant attention. Cities invest millions each year to maintain and modernize these systems by inspecting lines, replacing aging pipes, upgrading e...

Jul 29 2025

Ensuring the quality of drinking water is always a top priority for the AMWUA cities. To uphold this standard, city water professionals conduct thorough testing, analysis, and monitoring of water quality on a daily basis. This detailed effort ensures that the water supplied to local communities is clean and safe for all residents and commercial customers....

Jul 22 2025

Local municipal water providers are always looking for innovative ways to bolster and stretch their water supplies. A practical option for our communities is to maximize the use of recycled water through advanced purified water treatment technology. Water managers recognize that this approach is efficient and cost-effective on a large scale, and it would increase local water supplies. This is part...

Jul 15 2025

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

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

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...

Jun 24 2025

As the monsoon season starts, we hope for plentiful rain to nourish our thirsty environment and communities. Summer precipitation in the desert provides essential moisture to our typically arid landscapes, promoting healthy plant growth while reducing outdoor water use. Additionally, the rain helps to refresh the atmosphere, lowers temperatures, and improves air quality by reducing dust and pollut...

Jun 17 2025

We cannot secure Arizona’s water future if our state lawmakers continue to raid the fund intended for that purpose. It is baffling that the Legislature is considering a budget that will divert dedicated resources from Arizona’s down payment for developing new water supplies. State leaders must find alternative solutions to build the state budget without compromising our water security – the founda...

Jun 10 2025

Are you looking for ways to help your trees and plants thrive under the intense heat of the desert summer sun? Desert-adapted plants are naturally suited for this climate, but they do require some additional care during the summer months to truly flourish. Many enthusiasts unknowingly make changes that can be detrimental to their trees and plants. ...