City of Phoenix Appoints Maxwell Wilson as Water Resources Management Advisor 02/06/2025 City Manager The City of Phoenix has named Dr. Maxwell Wilson as its new Water Resources Management Advisor, effective February 3, 2025. ... More >>
City of Phoenix Launches Water-Saving Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) Handbook 01/28/2025 Environment & Sustainability In the name of water conservation, assisting biodiversity and reducing the heat island effect among other environmental benefits, City of Phoenix has released its new GSI Handbook for Residents online in both English and Spanish. ... More >>
City of Phoenix Applauds ADEQ's Advanced Water Purification Initiative 07/09/2024 Water Services The City of Phoenix supports the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) draft rules for the Advanced Water Purification (AWP) Program. ... More >>
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego Launches "Save Water Pledge" to Promote Water Conservation 05/01/2024 Water Services Mayor Kate Gallego is excited to announce the launch of the "Save Water Pledge," a new initiative designed to bolster the City's water conservation efforts amidst a severe drought. ... More >>
This Waterfall on the Arizona Canal Generates Electricity - Arizona Falls, Phoenix Then & Now 01/30/2024 PHXTV This 20-foot drop along the Arizona Canal between 56th and 58th streets is both a neighborhood attraction and a hydroelectric plant. ... More >>
Ever Wonder How Phoenix Got Water in the 1890s - Phoenix Then & Now 01/19/2024 PHXTV In 1889 John Gardner started the first city waterworks at what is now Verde Park in the Garfield Historic District near 9th St. ... More >>
Tres Rios Wetlands Controlled Burn Planned for October 10/12/2023 Water Services The City of Phoenix, in coordination with the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management (DFFM), is planning to conduct a controlled burn at the Tres Rios Wetlands in October 2023. ... More >>
Fall Applications Now Open for Phoenix Water Wrangler Volunteer Program 10/03/2023 Water Services Are you passionate about water conservation? ... More >>
Phoenix Water Services Department Assures Water Security Following Release of New Groundwater Model 06/01/2023 Water Services The City of Phoenix Water Services Dept. addresses concerns raised by the new Phoenix Active Management Area (AMA) Groundwater Model release, emphasizing that Phoenix's water security remains intact due to its diversified water portfolio and long-term planning. ... More >>
Phoenix Joins Historic Colorado River Conservation Effort 05/31/2023 Water Services The Phoenix City Council unanimously approved a significant commitment to regional water conservation efforts by agreeing to a landmark initiative in partnership with the United States Bureau of Reclamation, the Arizona Department of Water Resources, and Central Arizona Project. ... More >>
Phoenix Fire Hosts Water Safety Day at Site of Near-Drowning Incident 05/17/2023 Fire In honor of National Water Safety Day, a Phoenix family shared their harrowing testimony with local media to spread awareness; Matthew Damore and his family stood near their backyard pool on Monday afternoon where his son nearly drowned four years ago. ... More >>
Phoenix Water Services Dept. Hiring Event on Friday, May 12 05/03/2023 Water Services Water is in high demand in the summer months, and more staff are needed to fill critical roles within the Phoenix Water Services Dept. ... More >>
City Departments Collaborate to Create New Traffic Signal and Water Pumping Station 02/14/2023 Fire The city of Phoenix is proud to highlight the recent implementation of a traffic signal at one of the top three busiest roads in the city. ... More >>
Phoenix Water Hosting Town Halls Focused on Colorado River Shortage 10/13/2022 Water Services As part of their ongoing effort to keep the public informed about how reduced allocations of Colorado River water are impacting the City of Phoenix, Phoenix Water experts will deliver a presentation at various locations in the weeks ahead. ... More >>
Phoenix Celebrates 3rd Annual 'Thank a Water Hero Day' to honor Essential Water and Wastewater Workers 09/19/2022 Water Services Phoenix Water will observe Thank a Water Hero Day on Friday, Sept. ... More >>
City of Phoenix Statement on Colorado River Shortage 08/17/2022 Water Services Today, the United States Bureau of Reclamation (“Reclamation”) declared a Tier 2a shortage for the Colorado River in 2023. ... More >>
Mayor Kate Gallego Joins Other City Officials to Judge Stormwater Bookmark Art Contest 07/08/2022 Water Services Dozens of children participated in the Phoenix Water Department's "Only Rain in the Storm Drain" bookmark art contest. ... More >>
City of Phoenix Declares Stage 1 Water Alert and Activates Drought Management Plan 06/01/2022 Water Services Water Conservation Media Day | Monday, June 6 @ 9 a. ... More >>
Volunteers Needed for Water Wrangler Conservation Program 05/31/2022 Water Services Phoenix Water is asking community members to donate their time to help others learn about the importance of water conservation. ... More >>
Phoenix Transforms Retired Well Sites into Public Art Spaces 05/02/2022 Arts and Culture As part of an ongoing effort to repurpose retired well sites, the City of Phoenix Water Services and Office of Arts + Culture have collaborated to transform a previously inaccessible lot into an engaging sculpture garden at 63rd Ave. ... More >>
