AMWUA Blog
AMWUA cities have the water supplies for wise development
Since the release of the Phoenix Active Management Area (AMA) Groundwater Model, attention to its findings has grown to include claims that we do not have enough water, which will stop or seriously impact development, including the amount of available housing in the Valley. Some contend that blocking groundwater-dependent growth will limit the supply of homes that can be built, which will in turn,...
Jul 04 2023
Proper watering habits will ensure your landscape remains healthy throughout the summerOutdoor water use in the Valley tends to rise significantly as summer temperatures climb. Ensuring your system is functioning properly and watering correctly – deeply and less frequently – are the keys to maintaining your landscape's health and beauty. While we often think more water is needed, especially with escalating temperatures, that is not always the case....
Jun 27 2023
Properly prep your yard for the new monsoon season to minimize damageAnother monsoon season has officially begun. Now, as we wait in anticipation of what we hope is significant rainfall, we need to take the necessary precautions to remain safe when those storms come our way. Preparing your yard to be monsoon ready is also essential to minimize damage. After all, we want to ensure all the hard work you have put into your private oasis is not washed away....
Jun 20 2023
Groundwater model does not mean we are running out of water despite the headlinesDespite the impression given by some stories in the national media, the ten AMWUA cities have diverse water portfolios and can meet the demands of their residents and businesses not just for today but for the next 100 years. No other municipalities in the United States are required to meet that standard of an assured water supply and therefore provide that same level of certainty to their resident...
Jun 13 2023
Ways to keep your pool waterwise as temperatures riseOutdoor water use accounts for most of a household’s monthly water budget, and pools are among the most significant outdoor water users. As temperatures continue to rise, more people will be looking to stay cool in the pool. Still, before diving in, it’s important to ensure your pool runs as efficiently as possible throughout the summer heat....
Jun 06 2023
Phoenix AMA Model is an important tool for proactively managing our groundwater and ensuring responsible growthThe recently released ...
May 30 2023
Mother Nature Helps to Negotiate Colorado River DealLast week, Arizona, California, and Nevada announced a proposal to reduce their use of Colorado River water through 2026. This plan requires modest water reductions of 3 million acre-feet over the next three years that the federal government would largely compensate. The favorable winter snowpack in the Colorado River Basin and the projected runoff made this proposal possible by providing a reprie...
May 23 2023
Governor’s Water Policy Council tasked with finding policy solutions to water challengesWith so much focus on the Colorado River, it is critical that we continue to protect and find ways to improve the management of our groundwater supply. Arizona has a proud history of taking proactive and decisive measures to manage groundwater through the 1980 Groundwater Management Act and the 100-year Assured Water Supply Program. Yet, we are not perfect, and there are challenges that require us...
May 16 2023
Maintaining and upgrading infrastructure is critical to the reliability of water systemsOur cities’ infrastructure is vital to making our daily lives function smoothly. Of all infrastructure types, water systems are the most fundamental to life by delivering safe and clean water to households, industries, and businesses. Millions of gallons of treated water move through miles of pipes buried deep under our feet every day. The water circulates through treatment plants, tanks, pumps, a...
May 09 2023
Arizona water professionals protect, manage, and deliver an essential serviceOur way of living relies heavily upon the availability and reliability of clean water. The reality is that without water, we cannot survive, much less thrive. And ensuring we have access to safe and secure water every day would be impossible without a dedicated and diverse team of water professionals....