AMWUA Blog
Preventing Forest Fires Protects Our Water
As temperatures begin to soar, many people from the Valley of the Sun will be planning getaways up north to the high country. While enjoying those cooler temperatures outdoors, it is crucial that we always use extreme caution with fires, which can directly impact our water in the Valley....
May 20 2019
Tempe Gets WaterSmart with New Automated Metering SystemThe City of Tempe has become the first in the Valley to utilize a fully automated system to read and bill all residential customer water meters. The new system records how much water a home uses every hour, in real time, which will benefit not only the water utility, but also residents who will be able to track their own water use. In addition, it means a monthly visit from a meter reader to manua...
May 13 2019
Infrastructure: Building Beyond TomorrowOur economy, communities, and families all depend on infrastructure. It’s personal. No matter where you live, your age, your education, if you drive a car, peddle a bike or take the bus, infrastructure has a profound impact on your daily life. We all have to get around. We all need lights to come on. And we certainly need water to come out of the tap. Infrastructure – literally – unites the Unite...
May 06 2019
Amidst the DCP Fanfare a Quiet, but Important, Water Policy SuccessOn January 31, 2019 Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed Senate Bill 1227, a broad package of water legislation that paved the way for implementation of the ...
Apr 29 2019
Our Waste at WorkInnovation in wastewater treatment is right under our nose....
Apr 15 2019
Arizona Water Professionals...They DeliverWater is essential for life. It is engrained into our daily lives and is part of almost everything we do. Yet we tend to forget the complex process and the extensive team of people it takes to get safe and secure water to our tap....
Apr 08 2019
The Little-Known Report with Potentially Big ConsequencesWithin the next week, the United States Bureau of Reclamation will release a report little-known to those outside the world of water professionals. The report, known as the ...
Apr 01 2019
Assured Water Supply Program: Protecting Homebuyers while Ensuring Responsible GrowthFor months we have heard about the looming shortage of Colorado River water and how Arizona must take action to reduce the risk of deeper shortfalls by approving the Lower Basin Drought Contingency Plan (DCP). At the same time, Maricopa County is the fastest growing county in the nation and already the fourth most populous county....