AMWUA Blog
Help your plants beat the heat with these tips
We've experienced some record-breaking heat this monsoon season, with little to no rainfall. This combination of extreme heat and little or no precipitation can be highly stressful on your landscape, even for desert-adapted plants. ...
Aug 05 2025
Water Main Breaks: Preparing for the UnexpectedBeneath every city is a complex network of pipes, pumps, tanks, and valves that delivers clean, reliable water to homes and businesses. This underground infrastructure stretches for hundreds, sometimes thousands, of miles. Keeping it all working take...
Jul 29 2025
Having access to safe, clean water is essentialEnsuring the quality of drinking water is always a top priority for the AMWUA cities. To uphold this standard, city water professionals conduct thorough testing, analysis, and monitoring of water quality on a daily basis. This detailed effort ensures...
Jul 22 2025
Advanced Water Purification is a logical and necessary step forwardLocal municipal water providers are always looking for innovative ways to bolster and stretch their water supplies. A practical option for our communities is to maximize the use of recycled water through advanced purified water treatment technology. ...
Jul 15 2025
A look behind the tap: What your water bill supportsWater might not be on your mind every day, but it’s a vital part of your life, from splashing water on your face in the morning to washing the dishes at night. Still, many people are surprised to learn just how much goes into delivering clean, reliab...
Jul 08 2025
Lessons from the 2025 Legislative SessionArizona lawmakers introduced a record 130 water-related bills during the recently adjourned 2025 legislative session, surpassing last year’s 95 bills. It’s clear that legislators recognize water as a priority, but very few of those bills actually str...
Jul 01 2025
Adjust your watering to keep your landscape healthy and watersmartAs summer temperatures rise in the Valley, outdoor water usage tends to increase significantly. To ensure your landscape remains healthy and vibrant during these warmer months, it's crucial to keep your irrigation system in optimal working condition....
Jun 24 2025
Protect your yard while embracing the benefits of monsoon rainsAs the monsoon season starts, we hope for plentiful rain to nourish our thirsty environment and communities. Summer precipitation in the desert provides essential moisture to our typically arid landscapes, promoting healthy plant growth while reducin...
Jun 17 2025
Funding WIFA is vital to our continued prosperityWe cannot secure Arizona’s water future if our state lawmakers continue to raid the fund intended for that purpose. It is baffling that the Legislature is considering a budget that will divert dedicated resources from Arizona’s down payment for developing new water supplies. State leaders must find alternative solutions to build the state budget without compromising our water security – the founda...
Jun 10 2025
Common mistakes that harm rather than help your landscape during the summerAre you looking for ways to help your trees and plants thrive under the intense heat of the desert summer sun? Desert-adapted plants are naturally suited for this climate, but they do require some additional care during the summer months to truly flourish. Many enthusiasts unknowingly make changes that can be detrimental to their trees and plants. ...