AMWUA Blog
Community leaders discuss current water challenges and commit to finding solutions
Leaders from Valley communities gathered with U.S. Senator Kyrsten Sinema at AMWUA last week to discuss the water challenges they collectively face as the Colorado River situation escalates. City leaders understand that the declining conditions of the River will mean Valley water providers will have significantly less Colorado River water in the future. They acknowledge the importance of regional ...
Jan 31 2023
100-Year Assured Water Supply Designation Better Positions Communities to Face ChallengesMany headlines claim that Arizona is running out of water. While some specific areas within our state are facing challenges, such as wells running dry or aquifers not being able to sustain new development, it is vital to look at what created these problems. It’s even more important to clarify that not all communities are in a water crisis and to understand why that is....
Jan 24 2023
Our actions have an impact on preventing stormwater pollutionAny amount of precipitation is appreciated when you live in the desert. And when it does finally rain in Arizona, it often comes down quickly and causes flooding that sweeps over driveways and sidewalks, through streets, and parking lots. These forceful water flows can also carry pollutants such as trash, oil, pet waste, and pesticides into our storm drains, contaminating water that eventually flo...
Jan 17 2023
Collaboratively developing solutions for our water challenges must be a priorityAs the new legislative session begins, Governor Hobbs has made water a priority. In her State of the State address, she boldly shined a spotlight on Arizona's water challenges and encouraged legislators and stakeholders to develop solutions. Acknowledging a problem is always the first step to resolving it. AMWUA supports the Governor's efforts to tackle water issues with transparency, knowledge, a...
Jan 10 2023
What you need to know about the Colorado River as we enter a Tier 2a ShortageWith the arrival of 2023 comes a Tier 2a Colorado River Shortage. Now that it is here, what does it mean, and how does it impact Arizona and the AMWUA cities? We thought answering frequently asked questions would be helpful....
Jan 03 2023
Recycled Water: A safe and sustainable water supply optionWater will remain a key focus and priority in 2023 for the AMWUA cities, decision-makers, and the public. As the Colorado River situation worsens, we know we will have significantly less water from the River. This has raised questions and discussions about how to replace that supply, which in turn has brought a lot of attention to proposed desalination plants at the Sea of Cortez and increasing Ba...
Dec 27 2022
A defined look at water terminologyThe water world is complex, diverse, and deep in terminology, which can confuse anyone who isn’t submerged in it regularly. When discussing anything about water – water quality, water sources and supplies, water management and policies, and the quality and delivery of your water – you are bound to run into acronyms as well as some words and phrases that sound foreign in regular conversations. So, ...
Dec 20 2022
The need for urgent action emphasized at Colorado River conferenceState and federal water leaders voiced urgency for decisive action to address the dire situation on the Colorado River at last week’s Colorado River Water Users annual conference in Las Vegas. Still, we remain without a specific plan of attack from Reclamation or consensus among the Basin States. What was made clear as federal, state, and local representatives gathered was that within a year or tw...
Dec 13 2022
The impact of Arizona’s long conservation historyAs the attention to water continues to intensify, the spotlight on conservation efforts grows. Some question what Arizona and municipal water providers are doing regarding water conservation, especially with the Colorado River shortage deepening....
Dec 06 2022
Trees play a vital role in our communitiesThere are many ways to enhance any landscape, but one of the most beneficial ways is with trees, especially desert-adapted ones that can thrive in our arid climate. While planting the correct type of tree will make an immediate visual impact because of its beauty, color, and texture, trees also bring many benefits when planted and cared for properly. Low-water-use trees provide social, communal, e...