AMWUA Blog
Hotter and Drier Conditions Impact Water Resources
This summer, Arizona's weather has been consistently setting new records. The monsoon season in the Valley has remained drier than usual, and extreme heat has broken previous records. The resulting hotter and drier conditions are significantly influencing our local and regional ecosystems and, in turn, our water resources....
Sep 03 2024
Rediscover the new "Landscape Plants for the Arizona Desert" for fall planting preparationsOur most popular publication, ...
Aug 27 2024
Defining water terminologyThe water world is complex, diverse, and deep in terminology, which can confuse anyone who isn’t submerged in it regularly. When discussing anything about water – water quality, water sources and supplies, water management and policies, and the quality and delivery of your water – you are bound to run into acronyms and some words and phrases that sound foreign in regular conversations. So, we’re h...
Aug 21 2024
Tier 1 Shortage announced for 2025, but more must be done for the Colorado RiverLast week, the Bureau of Reclamation released its ...
Aug 13 2024
Making Landscapes Smartscapes for Three DecadesA 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, add value to your home or business, and even reduce your electricity use. Your landscape is an investment, something you plan to enjoy for years to come, so it's also essential to hire the right person to help you design, install, and mainta...
Aug 06 2024
Rebate Programs and Conservation Resources to Save Water and MoneyIn Arizona, we are always looking for additional ways to strengthen our water-saving ethic. That’s why developing a wide array of programs and resources that are easily accessible to residents and businesses remains a priority for our AMWUA communities. Their water conservation professionals work diligently to provide valuable information, tools, and assistance to help everyone use water more effi...
Jul 30 2024
Delivering safe and clean water is always the top priorityThe quality of your drinking water is an important responsibility the AMWUA cities take extremely seriously. That is why city staff rigorously test, analyze, and monitor water quality every single day to ensure that the water provided to their communities and all of our families, friends, and neighbors is clean and safe. ...
Jul 23 2024
Optimize your watering to ensure your landscape remains healthy and waterwiseIt’s summer, and the weather is hot, typically increasing water use, especially outdoors. While we often think more water is needed, especially with escalating temperatures, that is not always the case. ...
Jul 16 2024
Securing our water future through Advanced Water PurificationMother Nature has always recycled water, as all water on our planet has been used and reused since the beginning of time. Advanced Water Purification technology can speed up the same process for recycling water to provide us with a safe drinking, drought-proof water supply of higher quality than what occurs naturally. It is efficient and cost-effective on a large scale and would immediately boost ...
Jul 08 2024
Wildfires can impact our waterHigher temperatures in our dry climate naturally increase the chances of wildfires in our state, which is currently evident as a number of fires burn around our state. That is why this time of year, it is important to remember that we need to use extreme caution because we all play a part in preventing wildfires and limiting the damage protects the diverse landscape across our state and the waters...