AMWUA Blog
Multiple Water Sources Ensure Sustainability for Cities
How can so many people live in the middle of the desert? Well it’s because we are acutely aware that we must continually plan and invest to ensure safe, reliable, and sustainable water supplies for today and the future. That is precisely why the cities understand the importance of a diverse water portfolio and have invested in multiple sources of supply rather than relying on just one, like many a...
Aug 26 2019
How Does Your Water Use Stack Up?We live in an arid climate - that is our reality here in the desert. And with those hot, dry conditions come challenges and different priorities than other parts of the country including how we utilize water, every single day. We have embraced a conservation culture and understand the importance of living a water-efficient life. However, the amount of water we actually use every day may surprise y...
Aug 19 2019
Lake Mead Better than Last Year - What Does that Really Mean?An unusually wet winter combined with the impact of the ...
Aug 12 2019
Water Quality: How We Ensure You Have Safe and Reliable WaterMany people wonder about the quality of the water that comes out of their faucet, but did you know that your tap water goes through more testing and meets a higher standard than required for bottled water? In other words, your tap water is safe, clean and protected. In fact, water utilities are among the most regulated industries in the country which is precisely why they perform more than 100 tes...
Aug 05 2019
Only Rain Should Go Down the Storm DrainWith monsoon season now upon us, we eagerly await the arrival of much-needed rain which will add moisture to our yards, refresh the air, and minimize dust. However, monsoon season can also bring heavy rainfalls that create strong water flows that go over driveways and sidewalks, through streets and parking lots increasing the chance of flooding. These forceful water flows can also carry pollutants...
Jul 22 2019
Lake Mead Conditions Improve but Shortage Preparation is a Long-term CommitmentEarlier this month the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) released its ...
Jul 15 2019
The Story of AMWUA: 50 Years of Innovation Through PartnershipWater is essential for life. The wellbeing of our local communities and economy depends on it. In Arizona, we know the importance of planning, investing, and developing forward-thinking policies today, to ensure we have safe, reliable, and sustainable water supplies for the future....
Jul 08 2019
Collaboration Brings Efficiency for AMWUA CitiesCollaboration among the AMWUA cities results in efficiency and strong water management. On a continual basis a variety of advisory groups consisting of professionals from each of the municipalities gather together to share expertise in a variety of focus areas....
Jul 01 2019
Smart Irrigation Brings Wiser Water UseMore than half the drinking water used in the Valley is used outdoors, primarily to irrigate landscapes. Establishing a lovely yard that is water efficient in the desert can be achieved in a few ...