AMWUA Blog
AZ Water Association: The People Who Bring You Water
By 1928 Arizona's farmers, miners, loggers and ranch hands were migrating into the urban areas of the state. The state's largest cities also began attracting tourists and new residents. This influx of people brought with it a need for reliable, safe and affordable water. To meet the demand, cities and other water utility operators found it necessary to share information about technology, infrastru...
May 02 2016
Shoring Up Tempe Town Lake With A New DamThe City of Tempe is finishing the largest public works project in its history. Tempe Town Lake has a new $47 million steel dam 900 feet long and, in some places, sunk 80 feet into bedrock. The new dam is the nation's largest hydraulically operated steel gate dam system and is designed to last more than 50 years....
Apr 25 2016
At Stake: Securing Your TreesIf you're working to make your landscape more water efficient, don't forget to add one of many drought-tolerant trees that thrive in the Metro Phoenix area. Trees can raise property value, save energy by shading walls and windows, and make great gifts to mark special occasions. Once established, drought-tolerant trees need minimal care and only occasional deep watering at the drip line. Proper sta...
Apr 18 2016
Beyond The Mirage: Water Science For The VideoA small team of filmmakers, computer experts, educators and scientists at the University of Arizona is convinced that many people - including young people - are eager to learn about serious and complex subjects of great importance....
Apr 11 2016
Robots And Vacuum Trucks: Learn What It Takes To Operate A Water SystemThe City of Scottsdale wants to create more water wonks. Scottsdale Water is giving 20 residents an opportunity to explore the science, engineering and labor it takes to keep water running day and night to and from homes and businesses. The City's inaugural six-week Scottsdale Water Citizens Academy began March 30....
Apr 04 2016
Strengthen, Not Weaken, Water Management in ArizonaSound long-term water management is vital to ensure that Arizona has a strong economy both in urban and rural parts of the State. This is why the Arizona Municipal Water Users Association (AMWUA) opposes SB1400 and SB1268 from becoming law....
Mar 28 2016
Students Learn Conservation, Math And A Little PlumbingTwenty-five sixth graders did a little plumbing for the Town of Gilbert last month. Drew Goodman and his classmates installed 42 aerators on faucets in 11 bathrooms inside the town's Court and Fire Administration buildings. Drew was surprised at how much water could be saved by simply changing a traditional faucet aerator to one that slows the flow. "We could save millions of gallons," Drew said a...
Mar 21 2016
Unlikely Partnership: Superfund Site Waters Goodyear BallparkBaseball players and fans want to see spring training fields covered in bright green grass ready to play ball. That means a host city must dedicate water to keep the grass green and irrigate the fields as efficiently as possible....
Mar 14 2016
Follow Your City’s Lead: Find And Fix LeaksEvery day millions of gallons of treated drinking water course through miles of pipes buried deep under our feet. The water circulates through tanks and pumps we never notice and through service lines that run to our water meters and finally into our homes....
Mar 07 2016
Removing Grass? Know The Basics Before You StartDrought-tolerant plants and trees require less maintenance and water than a lawn. Yet, how do you remove grass, whether at your home, an HOA's common space, an apartment complex or a business?...