AMWUA Blog
Outdoor Water Efficiency Begins with a Well-Designed Landscape
Here 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....
May 03 2021
Planning for the Long-Term, Eliminates the Need for Restrictions in the Short-TermWith the significant amount of conversation about drought and shortage in Arizona, many people wonder why we do not have any water restrictions imposed in our arid State. While many things contribute to that decision, the simplified answer is – because we do not need to....
Apr 26 2021
Arizona’s Long Legacy of Conservation Benefits us allWe can live in the desert because we understand the significance of water conservation and efficiency as a necessity and not a temporary reaction. Arizona has always been an arid State, and therefore a culture of conservation is our way of life....
Apr 19 2021
A Colorado River Shortage is not a SurpriseThe health of the Colorado River has been receiving significant attention with talks of a shortage in 2022. Now with the recent release of the United States Bureau of Reclamation's ...
Apr 12 2021
Raising Water AwarenessWe use water every day, which is why it’s essential to realize that those daily choices affect our future. As we recognize Water Awareness Month, we are reminded that we must be conscious of every precious drop, especially in our arid climate....
Apr 05 2021
Celebrating the Dedication of Arizona Water ProfessionalsOur current way of living relies heavily upon the availability and reliability of clean water. The reality is that without water, we cannot survive, much less thrive. And ensuring we have access to safe and secure water every day takes an extensive team of people. The vital role water professionals play has never been more evident than it has over this past year when our health and safety were rel...
Mar 29 2021
Recharge and Replenishment – What’s the difference?Whether you tune into a public meeting on water in Arizona or read any of the numerous newspaper articles on how our State is preparing for future Colorado River shortages, you’re bound to come across the terms ‘recharge’ and ‘replenishment’. Both are tools used to manage our precious surface water and groundwater resources more effectively. However, the terms are often used interchangeably despit...
Mar 22 2021
Arizona Continues its Legacy of Confronting Water Challenges Head-onArizona's water management successes over the last 40 years are due to the willingness of its stakeholders to face challenges, make difficult discussions, and develop strategies and policies to ensure its water future....