Avondale's Partnerships
The City of Avondale actively partners with other agencies and organizations to enhance the range of resources and information available to you.
Water - Use It Wisely (WUIW) Avondale is one of the many regional water partners working together to promote water conservation. WUIW offers a hub of information about water efficiency and water-wise landscaping practices Learn more about saving water and money at
www.WaterUseItWisely.com.
Water Resource and Conservation Education Arizona Project WET provides professional development opportunities for teachers and water resources and conservation education for students. Visit
arizonawet.arizona.edu and
avondaleaz.gov/waterconservation for more information for teachers and students.
Tap into Quality This public education campaign helps educate the public about water quality. Learn more about safety, convenience, and affordability of tap water at
www.tapintoquality.com.
WaterSense® Partner This EPA program helps protect the nation’s water supply by promoting and enhancing the market for water-efficient products and services. Avondale is a long-time WaterSense Partner, and we encourage our community to install WaterSense-labeled products when upgrading or replacing toilets, showerheads, urinals, and irrigation controllers. Learn more at
www.epa.gov/watersense.
Arizona Municipal Water Users Association (AMWUA) AMWUA is a non-profit organization governed by a Board of Directors comprised of mayors and councilmembers representing 10 member municipalities, including the City of Avondale. This membership allows for regional collaboration and partnership on water-related issues including water stewardship and conservation, water resource planning, and supporting economic prosperity. Visit
www.amwua.org for information about wise water planning and water conservation efforts and guides.
Te Verde River supplies approximately 40 percent of the surface water that Salt River Project (SRP) delivers annually to Phoenix-area residents, including Avondale, for municipal and agricultural use. Photo courtesy of Doug Von Gausig, Executive Director, Verde River Institute.
Salt River Project (SRP) SRP is the oldest multi-purpose federal reclamation project in the U.S. and has been serving central Arizona since 1903. Today, SRP is one of the nation’s largest public power utilities and one of the largest raw-water suppliers in Arizona. SRP manages 13,000 square miles on the Salt and Verde River watersheds that include 7 reservoirs. Avondale recharges SRP water in our recharge basins located at Agua Fria and McDowell Road. Visit
www.srpnet.com/savewater for more information about SRP and water savings.
Central Arizona Project (CAP) CAP is a 336-mile system of aqueducts, pumping plants, and siphons that brings Colorado River water to central and southern Arizona, delivering the state’s single largest renewable water supply that serves more than 80% of the state’s population. It took the Bureau of Reclamation more than 20 years (1973-1996) to build the CAP, and it includes 14 pumping plants, Lake Pleasant reservoir, and more than 50 turnouts to deliver water. CAP also developed 7 recharge projects to store Colorado River water. CAP is managed by the Central Arizona Water Conservation District. Learn more at
www.cap-az.com.
Learn More About Water
United States Environmental Protection Agency Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800) 426-4791 |
www.epa.gov/safewater
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (602) 771-2300 |
www.azdeq.gov/wqd
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Maricopa County Environmental Services Department (602) 505-6666 |
www.maricopa.gov/envsvc/WaterWaste
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