AMWUA Blog
Diverse Water Supplies Strengthen our Resiliency
Yes, we are heading into a Tier 1 Colorado River shortage in 2022. Still, it’s important to remember that the AMWUA cities utilize more than Colorado River water, which represents only a portion of your city’s water portfolio....
Aug 09 2021
Tier 1 Shortage: What Does it Mean for us Here in Arizona?We anticipate a Tier 1 Colorado River Shortage in 2022 will be declared next week with the release of the United States Bureau of Reclamation (BOR)’s ...
Aug 02 2021
How the Cities Have Prepared for a Tier 1 ShortageWe live in the desert, so extreme heat, limited precipitation, and stressed water supplies can be expected. That is why the cities plan decades in advance, enabling us to weather times of prolonged drought and face shortages with confidence. These proactive measures and long-term planning efforts in our arid State ensure reliable water supplies during times of drought and have prepared us for many...
Jul 26 2021
Ensuring Water Quality is a Multifaceted ResponsibilityThe AMWUA cities are vigilant about protecting the quality of their water supply. That is why the cities' staff rigorously test, analyze, and monitor water quality every day. Did you know that your tap water goes through more testing and meets a higher standard than required for bottled water? In other words, the tap water you use daily is safe, clean, and protected....
Jul 19 2021
Smart Irrigation Increases Outdoor Water EfficiencyOutdoor water use in the Valley rises in the heat of summer. We know the key to maintaining your landscape's health and beauty is watering correctly, but that can be a bit of a challenge in the desert and escalating heat. What it comes down to is being smart with your irrigation use....
Jul 12 2021
Legislative Session Highlights Importance of Investing in WaterThe marathon, six-month 2021 legislative session officially concluded after over 1,700 pieces of legislation were introduced. As always, water was a prominent topic, with more than 60 individual bills related to Arizona’s water laws introduced amid the many issues discussed and debated by Arizona’s lawmakers....
Jul 05 2021
Get your Yard Monsoon ReadyThe 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 ensure we remain safe when those storms do come our way. It’s also essential to prepare your yard to be monsoon ready to minimize damage. After all, we want to make sure all the hard work you have put into your private oasis is not washed aw...
Jun 28 2021
Responsible Water Management Brings Reliability Despite Colorado River ChallengesRaging wildfires, an unrelenting record-breaking heatwave, and a drying Colorado River have generated significant concern about our water and our future in the Phoenix metropolitan area. Adding to our unease are the extended drought conditions in Arizona and stressed water conditions throughout the West. These conditions are sobering, yet they are not a surprise to your city and the water professi...