AMWUA Blog

Mar 23 2020

The safety and security of Arizona’s water supplies is a top priority for the ten AMWUA cities. Each AMWUA municipality is committed to ensuring you have water service every day of every year. Sometimes situations arise, such as the current global effort to suppress the coronavirus, and with that come questions about water. First and foremost, it’s important to note that your local water provider ...

Mar 16 2020

The most important action you can take as a residential water consumer is to maintain a water-efficient home. By doing so you minimize water use, conserve energy and reduce your water and sewer costs. When it comes to saving water, even small steps can have a big impact, but sometimes it’s hard to know exactly where to start....

Mar 09 2020

Life as we know it would be impossible without groundwater. It is the world's most extracted natural resource, and it supports our ecosystems, which is why we can never take groundwater for granted. National Groundwater Awareness Week (March 8-14) is the perfect time to elevate the importance of groundwater, not only around the world and across the United States, but right here at home in Arizona....

Mar 02 2020

The miles and miles of canals that run throughout our Valley are a constant reminder of the significant role they play in our ability to thrive in the desert. While the primary purpose of this vast infrastructure is transporting and delivering water, many areas surrounding the canals also offer some scenic recreational opportunities for residents to walk, run and bike. In addition, they connect co...

Feb 24 2020

Our State Capitol is once again abuzz with Legislators working hard to pass hundreds of bills with the intent to improve our lives and address issues affecting us. Interest groups of all persuasions closely follow the bills moving through Legislative committees and AMWUA is no different. With water once again being a hot topic during this current legislative session, we are paying close attention ...

Feb 17 2020

With thoughts of spring swirling, now is the perfect time to do some outdoor planning. With a little strategy and knowledge, it’s easy to enjoy color in your desert yard all four seasons of the year. To assist with your spring preparation, the AMWUA cities offer a wide variety of free classes to help you design, plant and maintain a lovely, drought-resistant yard....

Feb 10 2020

The mission to educate students about water through fun and interactive learning provides an opportunity for youth to be engaged while getting a well-rounded understanding of why water is such a valuable resource....

Feb 03 2020

With foresight and an understanding of the water challenges that life in the desert can bring, mayors from Valley cities gathered to discuss water issues 50 years ago. They then formed a unique and innovative partnership – the Arizona Municipal Water Users Association (AMWUA). Over time it would become a collaboration of ten member municipalities working for the common purpose of safeguarding wate...

Jan 27 2020

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