Celebrate Water Awareness Month
April is Arizona Water Awareness Month. It is a time to celebrate and show your appreciation for Arizona’s most precious resource – Water! Whether you are just starting your water conservation journey or are already an expert water saver, there are plenty of opportunities to celebrate Water Awareness Month. For example, here are some of our favorite and easy ways to celebrate:
Attend the annual Water Awareness Month Festival hosted by the Arizona Department of Water Resources and Arizona Department of Environmental Quality. On Saturday, April 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., join us at Steele Indian School Park. There we will host activities, exhibits, displays and games all relating to water conservation in Arizona. This is a family friendly event where residents can engage directly with organizations and water providers. They will share information and resources. For more fun, meet Smokey Bear and explore the City of Phoenix Fire Department’s fire truck up close. While you’re there, grab a bite from local food truck vendors and enjoy more community fun. Don’t miss this exciting day celebrating all the ways Arizona makes every drop count!
Can’t make it to WAM? Here are places to find other water events in your area:
- WUIW Event Calendar
- Arizona Project Wet Water Festival Calendar
- City of Flagstaff Water Awareness Month Activities
And here other simple tips to consider:
Take shorter showers: Set a goal to keep your shower under 5 minutes. You’ll save water and energy and have more time to enjoy the day!
Fix leaks: Check for leaks in your home or in your outdoor systems, such as dripping faucets, running toilets, or leaky irrigation systems. A leaky faucet can waste more than 3,000 gallons of water per year. That’s why fixing them as soon as possible is essential.
Go meatless: Meat production requires a lot of water, so try going meatless for one day a week. You’ll not only save water but also reduce your carbon footprint.
Report Leaks to Your Water Provider: Report significant water losses from broken pipes, open hydrants and errant sprinklers to the property owner or water provider.
Explore other Ways to Conserve Water: Visit the AZ Water Facts page to learn more benefits and customized ways to save water.
Spread the word: Stay connected and keep the inspiration flowing! Follow the Arizona Department of Water Resources on social media – @azwatergov on Facebook and @azwater on X – for updates, insights, and ways to get involved.
You can also tap into even more water-saving ideas with Water – Use It Wisey. Follow @wateruseitwisely on social media. In addition, sign up for their monthly newsletter – and share your favorite water-saving tips with friends & family!
Check out the list of 100+ ways to conserve water. Every small action adds up!
ADWR and water conservation partners from around the State, like the AMWUA cities, celebrate Water Awareness Month (WAM) every April. The WAM website is “overflowing” with ideas and activities to help you learn more about water conservation and become more aware of our State’s most precious resource, water.
The Arizona Department of Water Resources’ mission is to promote the health, safety and economic welfare of the public by protecting, conserving and enhancing Arizona’s water supplies in a bold, equitable and innovative manner. Danielle Tadych is the Demand Management Coordinator for the Statewide Planning section at ADWR where they provide technical assistance, resources, and expertise on demand management strategies for water providers and consumers across Arizona. For more information, visit https://www.azwater.gov/conservation