AMWUA Blog
As temperatures drop, so should your outdoor watering
Conserving water is what we do when we live in a desert, especially as pressures on our water supplies increase. While reducing your water use won’t solve the Colorado River shortage, conservation enables your city to maximize and stretch its water supplies. One way we can all help is by watering our yards efficiently and effectively – especially considering most of a household’s water use is outd...
Oct 25 2022
Cities understand the importance of providing accurate information on the Colorado River shortage to their communitiesThe Colorado River is undoubtedly facing a crisis, and uncertainty remains about how the Federal Government and the Basin States will stabilize the River. The US Bureau of Reclamation announced this month that it will use federal funds to incentivize Colorado River water users to leave water in Lake Mead. Unfortunately, without committed long-term reductions, this voluntary system conservation is ...
Oct 18 2022
Expanding Conservation Through WaterSmart InnovationsWater challenges exist across our country, yet they are not all the same due to diverse local water sources, varying climates, and different stages of drought. Now, as water utilities become increasingly challenged by our changing climate, evolving regulations, aging infrastructure, conservation needs, and much more, it's even more vital that they work together on their shared goal of developing a...
Oct 11 2022
Colorado River Crisis Increases Importance of Managing Groundwater SuppliesAs we confront a future with less Colorado River water, we are reminded about the importance of another critical water supply – groundwater. Both Colorado River water and groundwater have a long, interconnected history in Arizona, and this relationship becomes more important than ever with looming shortages. In fact, a key reason for building the Central Arizona Project (CAP) canal was to bring Co...
Oct 04 2022
Education Guide to Inform Voters and Raise Awareness on the CAP Board ElectionAs we prepare to cast our votes this November, one race you will see included on your ballot that will impact you and one of our key water supplies is the election of five new members to the Central Arizona Water Conservation District (CAWCD) Board of Directors. We know most voters are unfamiliar with this election and the critical role of the CAWCD Board in Arizona water....
Sep 27 2022
The limited benefits of our monsoon seasonAs the monsoon season wraps up, we can celebrate that many areas across the state received essential moisture, providing short-term relief to our environment and increasing the amount of water in local reservoirs....
Sep 20 2022
Rethink your winter lawn and skip overseeding to save water, money, and timeDuring a historic drought, changing climate, and Colorado River shortages, one simple but impactful way to save water outdoors and be part of the solution is to skip overseeding (planting a winter lawn)....
Sep 13 2022
A long-term strategy is needed for the Colorado River in addition to addressing current woesThe Colorado River is a key water supply for the ten AMWUA municipalities to meet the water demands of 3.7 million residents and the Valley’s thriving high-tech manufacturing, defense, financial services, health care, higher education institutions, and other services that support the regional and national economies. Municipal water providers need stability and predictability in their water supplie...
Sep 06 2022
Access to safe and clean water is essential to all aspects of lifeWater is a necessity, not a luxury. Only tap water delivers public health protection, fire protection, support for our economy, and the quality of life we enjoy. Any measure of a prosperous society – low mortality rates, economic growth and diversity, productivity, and public safety – is directly related to having safe water. That is why ensuring we all have access to safe, clean, and protected wa...
Aug 30 2022
Simple ways to become more water-wiseConservation actions are more vital than ever as pressures on our water supplies increase. While reducing your water use won't solve the Colorado River shortage, conservation enables your city to maximize and stretch all of its water supplies – this is crucial when dealing with the consequences of a historic drought and shortages....