AMWUA - Arizona Municipal Water Users Association

RT @KTAR923: "Do we have enough water?" It's a question Arizona homebuyers are asking — and Jennifer Targe, vice president of the Phoenix Association of Realtors, says it affects all of us. So how can YOU get involved and make your voice heard on Arizona’s water future? @heidi_hommel has more: 💧Water Watch brought to you by @AMWUA

NEW BLOG: Arizona Isn’t Running Out of Water—Here’s the Real Story These headlines understandably attract a lot of attention, but they leave out much of the real story—and do not share what’s happening behind the scenes to secure Arizona’s water future.

RT @KTAR923: Salt River Project offers a glimpse of its maintenance work at Mormon Flat Dam near Apache Junction in the Tonto National Forest. SRP relies on reservoirs and dams along the Salt and Verde rivers to deliver water to about 2.5 million Valley residents and provides power to more than 1 million residents. Matt Pendergraft, SRP's director of hydro generation, said the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation owns the dams, while SRP operates and maintains them. Watch the video. 💧 Water Watch is brought to you by @AMWUA 🎥 Video by @heidi_hommel

NEW BLOG: Transform Your Yard: The Redesigned Xeriscaping Guide Is Here for Fall Planning and Planting We’re excited to share that the redesigned "Xeriscaping: Landscaping with Style in the Arizona Desert" is now available.

RT @KTAR923: State Senator Tim Dunn received the Arizona Cotton Growers Association’s 2026 J.S. Francis, Jr. Distinguished Public Service Award. Dunn says he encourages his colleagues in agriculture to make every drop of water count. A practice he says is necessary to comply with groundwater regulations in the Ranegras Plain Active Management Area, which covers parts of Yuma and La Paz counties. FULL STORY: 💧Water Watch is brought to you by @AMWUA

NEW BLOG: Where Does the Water in My Tap Actually Come From? AMWUA cities rely on four water sources, each with its own origin story. The exact mix that reaches your home depends on your location and your water provider’s specific portfolio.

RT @KTAR923: Scottsdale is moving forward with plans for tighter rules on large water users to help manage the effects of Colorado River water cuts. 💧 At the City Council’s Sept. 22 work session, staff recommended requiring new large water users to submit conservation plans. Council members also called for an economic impact analysis and council approval for developments that would use more than 500,000 gallons a day. @heidi_hommel has the story: 🌊 Water Watch is brought to you by @AMWUA

NEW BLOG: Fall Is Here: A Water-Wise Checklist for the Season Change As we transition into fall mode, here are some things to consider outdoors, where up to 65% of residential water use occurs.

RT @KTAR923: Amazon is calling on other organizations to help tackle water shortages through its new Colorado River Basin Collaborative. The goal: raise $100 million over the next two years to fund water projects across the basin. Amazon Water Sustainability Lead Will Hewes says the challenge is bigger than any one company — and demands an industry-wide response. 💧 Water Watch is brought to you by @AMWUA 🎥 Video: @heidi_hommel FULL STORY:

NEW BLOG: Behind Every Drop: Honoring Our Water Heroes Behind the scenes, dedicated and often unsung heroes work hard every day to make sure clean, reliable water reaches our homes, schools, and businesses.

RT @GoodyearAZGov: Who loves the rainy day? Consider turning your irrigation system off today. No need for extra watering when Mother Nature is taking care of it. #WaterWise @AMWUA

RT @KTAR923: With Colorado River water cuts looming, Peoria is making a $104 million move to shore up its future supply. 💧 The City Council approved a contract to buy roughly 176,000 acre-feet in long-term water storage credits from the Harquahala Valley. The move comes as Peoria's annual Central Arizona Project allocation is expected to shrink by about 7,000 acre-feet next year — roughly one-fifth of its current share. 🌊 Water Watch is brought to you by @AMWUA

NEW BLOG: Prevent Stormwater Pollution by Ensuring Only Rain Enters the Storm Drain Stormwater runoff is a leading cause of water pollution in the United States. This untreated water can harm aquatic life, ecosystems, and our drinking water.

RT @GPEC: #TheDRIP 💧 Curious about advanced water purification? Nazario Prieto, assistant water services director for the @CityofPhoenixAZ, says the process isn't new technology — it's the next step in a wastewater treatment standard Phoenix has upheld for decades. @PHXWater #AZWaterFacts

RT @KTAR923: “This type of protection is monumental and really should be celebrated.” The Upper Verde River is one step closer to receiving an Outstanding Arizona Water designation — a move that would help protect one of Arizona’s cleanest and most important waterways. "The existing high water quality must be preserved and cannot be lowered," says Josephine Maressa, deputy director of @ArizonaDEQ's Water Quality Division. 💧 Water Watch is brought to you by @AMWUA

NEW BLOG: A Shortage on the River Doesn't Have to Mean a Day Without Water Water is essential for life. It keeps us hydrated, healthy, and clean. It supports our economy, environment, and food. But what if it suddenly disappeared—even for just one day?

RT @ArizonaDEQ: Curious about Advanced Water Purification (AWP)? 🚰 Learn how AWP works, why it matters for Arizona's water future and how multiple treatment processes help produce purified drinking water. Learn more ➡️ #WaterSecurity #AZWater #RecycledWater

RT @GPEC: The DRIP 💧 Inside the Cave Creek Advanced Water Purification facility that will soon provide clean drinking water for 25,000–30,000 Phoenix homes, decreasing reliance on existing water resources. @PHXWater @CityofPhoenixAZ | #AZWaterFacts #TheDRIP

RT @KTAR923: An Australian ultramarathoner is running 2,000 miles, including the length of the Colorado River, in 100 days to spotlight the growing strain on one of the West’s most critical water systems. Watch: 💧 Water Watch brought to you by @AMWUA

NEW BLOG: Do you know how much water you use at home? Even if you think you’re being careful, you might not be as efficient as you believe—especially when it comes to outdoor water use.