AMWUA Blog
Legislative Session Highlights Importance of Investing in Water
The 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...
Jun 21 2021
Protecting our Storm Drains, Safeguards our WaterWith monsoon season now upon us, we eagerly and desperately await the arrival of rain, which would add much-needed moisture to our arid landscape, refresh the air, minimize dust, and provide some relief to those battling wildfires....
Jun 14 2021
Colorado River Shortage Highlights the Importance of Improved Groundwater ManagementAs another anniversary of the 1980 Groundwater Management Act (GMA) passes, the importance of protecting our groundwater remains the same. We recognize that the GMA was a monumental piece of legislation. Still, the need to address groundwater issues across our State continues to grow, especially as we prepare for a Colorado River shortage, which will cause an increase in groundwater use in Arizona...
Jun 07 2021
The Critical Impact of Wildfires on WaterAs temperatures begin to soar, so will the number of wildfires in our State. And with our extreme drought conditions, this year’s wildfire season is expected to be more severe than even last year, meaning we all need to use extra caution when enjoying the diverse outdoors in Arizona....
May 31 2021
How to be Efficient and Effective with Your Outdoor WateringAs our temperatures rise, so does outdoor water use in the Valley. 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 with escalating heat. It comes down to being efficient and effective with your water use, which is an easy way to save water and money while ensuring your plants get the right amount of wat...
May 24 2021
Outdoor Water Efficiency Begins with a Well-Designed LandscapeHere in the Valley, it is typical that much 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 prolonged state of drought and in anticipation of a hotter and drier future....
May 17 2021
How Drought and Shortage DifferThe terms drought and shortage are routinely used together when talking about Arizona's hot and arid climate. While both drought and shortage involve a lack of water, their circumstances, impacts, and the challenges they bring differ....
May 10 2021
A Time to Celebrate Tap WaterOnly 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 – are in some way related to access to safe water....