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AWC Drop by Drop

4 days ago

Each year, fourth graders in Arizona learn this fun fact: water travels through the water cycle through methods like evaporation, condensation, precipitation, percolation, and flow. As water travels through Earth’s natural systems, it constantly changes form! Think of snow going from frozen to melted, or boiling water turning to steam. It is always adapting.

Thank you to Arizona Project WET for sharing this awesome lesson! ... See MoreSee Less

AWC Drop by Drop

2 weeks ago

Did you know water does not move in a set pattern? The water cycle is like a web, showing us all of the ways that water can travel.

Here are the methods that fourth graders in Arizona learn with Arizona Project WET:
• Evaporation: the process of turning from liquid into vapor
• Condensation: the conversion of a vapor gas to a liquid
• Precipitation: rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground
• Percolation: the slow movement of liquid through a porous medium
• Flow: the continuous flow of liquid between the atmosphere, land, and bodies of water ... See MoreSee Less

AWC Drop by Drop

2 weeks ago

Arizona Water Company (AWC) received a grant from the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority (WIFA) to fund the company’s first-ever residential toilet rebate program. This rebate program will help our communities purchase and install new water-efficient toilets in their homes.

Applicants may receive a rebate up to $100 toward the purchase of an EPA WaterSense-labeled toilet and a rebate of up to $100 toward the cost of a licensed contractor to install the toilet. Rebate applications must be submitted and received by AWC by May 29th, 2026. Learn more at bit.ly/4bpJ6CO ... See MoreSee Less

AWC Drop by Drop

3 weeks ago

Did you know surface water and groundwater are connected? The more that we pump groundwater, the less surface water (lakes and rivers) we will have. This is because, as we pump out a lot of groundwater, our surface water levels also fall and are depleted.

Thanks to Arizona Project WET, 4th graders in certain areas of Arizona learn each year about groundwater and how we can help keep our groundwater supply clean. Stormwater runoff is not treated prior to infiltrating down into the groundwater supply or being discharged into retention basins, washes, or rivers, which means that the more non-point source pollution we generate, the higher the risk of our water supply becoming unsafe for drinking or agricultural use.

Help keep our groundwater supply clean by:
• Always read product labels for disposal directions.
• Never store hazardous products in food containers.
• Keep hazardous products in original containers and never remove container labels.
• If original containers are damaged/leaking, place them inside secure secondary containers.
• Leftover hazardous products should never be mixed with other products, as chemical incompatibilities could cause reactions, ignitions, or explosions, and additionally, may make the original hazardous product unrecyclable.
• Check with your local or nearby solid waste agency for information on household hazardous waste disposal options near you. Some communities have facilities that offer year-round collection for nearby residents, and some have recurring collection days at designated drop-off sites. ... See MoreSee Less