AMWUA Blog
Why water conservation matters in our communities
Although conservation alone will not resolve water challenges, having it rooted in our daily actions enables us to better weather drought and shortages. Being water-wise will be critical to our resiliency, just as it always has. This is precisely why the ten AMWUA cities continue to invest significantly in their water conservation programs....
Jun 07 2022
Drought and Shortage Preparedness Plans: A tool for managing water suppliesFor decades, the ten AMWUA cities have methodically and proactively invested in their water supplies. Now, as the situation on the Colorado River continues to worsen quicker than expected, the cities are looking at what additional actions should be taken. For some, it's activating their drought and shortage management plans....
May 31 2022
The AMWUA cities are strategically preparing for a future with less Colorado River waterFor decades, each of our ten desert cities – Avondale, Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, Goodyear, Mesa, Peoria, Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tempe – have methodically, proactively, and carefully planned and invested in robust and diverse water supplies, critical infrastructure projects, and storing water underground for when we may need it most. These preparations bring water resiliency and dependability ...
May 24 2022
Phoenix's Blue Bank Partnership fosters innovation in water conservationOur ten desert cities are always looking for practical and innovative ways to be more efficient with water use, including creating partnerships and programs to help residents, businesses, and industries be more efficient....
May 17 2022
Investing in infrastructure is a continual priority to ensure reliable and resilient 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 providing the delivery of 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, ...
May 10 2022
The latest key takeaways on the evolving Colorado River situationThe news about the Colorado River, Lake Powell, and Lake Mead is escalating. While it may seem overwhelming and confusing, we want to try to explain what it all means to us here in the Phoenix Valley....
May 03 2022
Efficient and effective outdoor watering is a key component of conservation in the desertHere in the Valley, most of our water use occurs outdoors and not inside the home. With such a significant amount of our water being used outside, it highlights the importance of being efficient with our outdoor water use, especially during a historic drought, changing climate, and Colorado River shortages....
Apr 26 2022
What’s impacting the conditions on the Colorado River?The cities recognize that the conditions on the Colorado River are worsening quicker than anticipated. This reality was reiterated with the recent release of the US Bureau of Reclamation’s April 24-Month Study, which came as no surprise. To fully grasp the evolving situation on the Colorado River, it’s important to look at why the spring runoff season seems to be having a lesser impact than in the...
Apr 19 2022
Water is essential, and so are the professionals that provide itThere are so many components that go into running a water utility, especially with the additional challenges that come with being in the desert. A key element to ensuring we have safe, reliable, and sustainable water supplies every day is the diverse team of people diligently working behind the scenes....
Apr 12 2022
Colorado River shortage intensifying with Lake Powell under stressLake Mead has been our primary focus when discussing the Colorado River since that is the reservoir from which Arizona, California, and Nevada get their Colorado River supply. Yet, as of late, our focus has shifted to Lake Powell, which is upriver from Lake Mead and is showing stress from the unprecedented conditions in the Colorado River Basin due to a historic drought and climate change. With th...