AMWUA Blog
Collaboratively developing solutions for our water challenges must be a priority
As 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...
Nov 29 2022
Accounting for evaporation and system losses needs to be part of managing the Colorado RiverAs Lake Mead and Lake Powell’s elevations continue to descend towards unprecedented low levels, the US Bureau of Reclamation has signaled it is considering more than one initiative to stabilize the Colorado River system. One of those actions is accounting for evaporation and other system losses, which would be a common-sense step in managing the River. ...
Nov 22 2022
Avoid a clog with proper disposal of holiday FOGPrepping for the holiday season always tends to be a bit more challenging with our elaborate menus and long to-do lists as we prepare to host, cook, and eat. This means that the kitchen is a busy place. No matter what your holiday menu might entail, it’s important to be sewer savvy so that your stretchy pants can be reserved for relaxing and not plunging....
Nov 16 2022
Water agencies unite to reduce demands on the Colorado RiverA historic drought, warmer climate, and overuse have all contributed to water levels in Lake Mead and Lake Powell rapidly declining to an unprecedented point. While drastic cuts and a long-term plan across the Basin States are needed to protect the Colorado River system, municipalities understand the severity of the Colorado River situation. Now is the time to pursue further conservation actions w...