AMWUA Blog
2019: A Year of Achievements and Milestones
During 2019, AMWUA celebrated its 50th year of existence. And over the course of this year we had the opportunity to share the ...
Dec 23 2019
Make Sure Your Landscape Weathers the Winter SeasonThe temperatures have cooled and as many of us plan to head outdoors and enjoy the winter weather, there are a few tips that can help you get your yard ready for you and your winter guests. Properly maintaining your desert-adapted yard during these cooler months will also make help make sure it is in prime condition come spring....
Dec 16 2019
Protecting CAP Infrastructure Through Collaboration and InvestmentIt’s not often that we get an inside view to a portion of the impressive infrastructure that makes up the Central Arizona Project (CAP). This rare occurrence took place at the ...
Dec 09 2019
Smartscape: Educating Landscape Professionals on Water Efficiency for 25 YearsA well-designed, desert-adapted landscape is more than just picturesque—it can help lower your water bill, reduce the time and money you spend on maintenance, and add value to your home or business. Your landscape is an investment, something you plan to enjoy for years to come, so it’s also important to make sure you hire the right person to help you design, install, and maintain that investment. ...
Dec 02 2019
Milestone Achieved but Mission to Educate and Inform ContinuesThe AMWUA Blog is hitting a milestone – our 300th edition. So we thought this would be a good time to highlight the array of subject matter that has been addressed over the years. And although the topics of our blog have varied, the goal has remained the same – to provide understandable, reliable and useful information to help ensure all readers - decision makers, residents, business owners, and w...
Nov 25 2019
Be Sewer Savvy for the Holiday SeasonPrepping for the holiday season always tends to be a bit more challenging with our elaborate menus and long to-do-lists as we prepare to host, cook, and of course eat. This means that the kitchen tends to be a busy place. But no matter what your holiday menu might entail, it’s important to be sewer savvy so that your stretchy pants can be reserved for relaxing and not plunging....
Nov 18 2019
Expanding the Beneficial Reuse of Recycled WaterOur planet only has a finite amount of available freshwater. And over the course of time, our water has always moved through a natural cycle of use and reuse. As we move forward with a better understanding that we only have “One Water” we will look to manage and utilize all of it to its full potential regardless of ...
Nov 11 2019
SROG – Wastewater Collaboration Through a Unique PartnershipTransporting and processing wastewater for 2.5 million people is not a small undertaking which is precisely why an innovative partnership between five of the AMWUA cities is vital to keeping things flowing....
Nov 04 2019
Plants for the Arizona Desert Reblooms OnlineWe all want to have a stunning and sustainable desert landscape that transitions our yard into a private retreat, all while ensuring we are wise with our outdoor water use. However, knowing how to create a perfect landscape that is best suited to our arid climate can seem like a daunting task....
Oct 28 2019
Imagining Life Without WaterWater is essential to all aspects of life. Water sustains families and communities. It supports economic productivity. And ultimately, water affects everything and everyone. It truly is the single most important resource. But imagine if it was gone. Life would look much different for all of us....