Resources
Resources for water conservation
The Flow Forward Integrated Demand Management Program is brought to you by the City of Buckeye and Arizona Water Company. To learn more about these partners’ water conservation resources, visit their conservation pages.
City of Buckeye: https://www.buckeyeaz.gov/community/residents/water-resources/water-conservation
Arizona Water Company: https://www.azwater.com/conservation/
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There are 3 water utility service companies providing water service to the residents of Buckeye: the Buckeye, AZ City Government, Arizona Water, and Epcor Water (EPCOR USA, which serves the Verrado area). For wastewater service, there are 2 providers: the City of Buckeye and Epcor. Epcor serves only the Verrado service area, and the City serves the rest of Buckeye.
If we have an opportunity to make a conservation program better, we should! That’s why the free Arizona Water Company Conservation Kit Program is turning into the free AWC AZ Water-Wise Kit Program! With this new version of the program, AWC customers can go online to customize what products they want included in their kits, and the kit gets mailed directly to their service address. Not an AWC customer? No problem. Thanks to SRP, this program is offered for free to any residential water user across Arizona. For more information visit
Effluent wastewater refers to the outflow of treated water discharged from a wastewater treatment plant, industrial facility, or other source into the environment. It is the final product leaving the treatment process and is typically released into rivers, lakes, streams, recharged to an underground aquifer or reused for approved purposes. Effluent quality is regulated to ensure it meets environmental and public health standards.
Instead of pouring FOG down the drain, consider doing the following: Pour grease into a can or aluminum foil pocket in the drain, let it cool and dispose of it in the trash. Recycle fryer oils by pouring into a glass jar after using. Use a cooking oil solidifier and dispose of oils in the trash. Besides FOG, other items that should not be put in the garbage disposal are coffee grounds, fibrous veggies, starchy foods, eggshells, bones and pits, and nuts. These can expand, form sludge or damage blades. These should be disposed of in the trash or composted instead. Scrape plates into the trash instead of rinsing into the sink to avoid clogged drains and help maintain a cleaner sewer system.
Do you know what FOG stands for? It stands for Fats, Oils and Grease! This includes fatty foods and substances such as cooking oil, mayonnaise, butter, gravy, fats from cooking meat, etc. You might not see FOG after it disappears down the drain, however it does not simply vanish. Instead, it accumulates inside sewer pipes leading to blockages and decreased water quality. Blockages in the sewer system can lead to overflows in public areas and storm drains, leading to the contamination of local water sources.
Hazardous wastes that are improperly stored around the house can pose an exposure risk to children or pets. Follow instructions on product labels for proper storage and use to prevent accidents! When hazardous wastes are poured down toilets or drains, they can lead to septic tank and/or wastewater treatment system contamination, posing an immediate risk to sanitation workers and potentially generating greater risks to public health. Pouring cleaning solutions or other hazardous wastes directly on the street or ground outside or disposing of them with regular trash can also lead to system contamination, pollute the environment, and/or threaten public health.
Did you know that E-cigarettes are considered hazardous waste? Sometimes called vapes, pens, or electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), e-cigarettes contain: • Liquid nicotine can be absorbed easily by skin and runs the risk of nicotine poisoning (symptoms include difficulty breathing, fainting, or seizures). It is also harmful to fish and other aquatic organisms. • Lithium batteries can catch fire when damaged. They can be damaged by trash compactors when placed in regular trash or recycling.
When hazardous wastes are poured down toilets or drains, they can lead to septic tank and/or wastewater treatment system contamination, posing an immediate risk to sanitation workers and potentially generating greater risks to public health. Pouring cleaning solutions or other hazardous wastes directly on the street or ground outside or disposing of them with regular trash can also lead to system contamination, pollute the environment, and/or threaten public health.
Household hazardous waste, or HHW, is any waste material that can catch fire, react, or explode under certain circumstances, or that is corrosive or toxic. Examples: - Household cleaners & pool chemicals - Aerosols - Paints, thinners, and stains - Solvents - Grill and camp stove propane tanks - Automotive products: antifreeze, gasoline, kerosene - Pesticides - Light bulbs, batteries, e-cigarettes - Electronics: phones, fax machines computers, floppy drives, hard drives, and other computer equipment, printers, radios, other small electronics (ex. calculators, cameras, tablets) - Vacuums - TVs & VHS/DVD Players - Wires; power cables and cords - Microwaves and other small household appliances (ex. Blenders, coffee makers, hairdryers) - Power tools
Household hazardous waste (HHW) is any waste material generated from a household (including single and multiple family residences, hotels and motels, bunkhouses, ranger stations, crew quarters, campgrounds, picnic grounds, and day-use recreation areas) that can catch fire, react, or explode under certain circumstances, or that is corrosive or toxic.
Remember, there is no such thing as a “fireproof” plant. However, certain species of plants have characteristics that lend to greater resistance to wildfire. 1. Growth that is not accompanied by heavy accumulation of dead branches, needles, or leaves (such as with aspen). 2. Open, loose branches and low total vegetation. 3. High moisture content paired with low resin content. 4. Drought adaptations like smaller leaves or succulent leaves. 5. Slow growth that doesn’t require frequent pruning or low growth close to the ground. 6. Ability to re-establish after a fire. For a list of firewise trees, grasses, and shrubs suitable for Arizona landscapes at 3,000 ft elevation and higher, explore this resource from the University of Arizona: https://bit.ly/3RXaCQD
Although choosing fire-resistant plant species is helpful, how you space and maintain plants is the most critical aspect of creating a truly fire-wise landscape. Do not plant vegetation in large swaths; instead, plant in small, irregular clusters. Plants closest to your home should be smaller and more widely spaced than plants farther away. Follow the survivable space zoning guidelines for the best results. Regularly maintain your landscape by collecting and disposing of plant litter, mowing and pruning, and removing annuals after the stems have dried out. Be more vigilant about maintenance during high-fire-risk seasons.
Most annual, biennial, and perennial flowers and many native plants have fire-resistant characteristics. Prioritize native, drought-tolerant, low-water-use plants for your firewise landscape. If using high-water-use plants, install and seasonally adjust a drip irrigation system for maximum water efficiency For a list of firewise trees, grasses, and shrubs suitable for Arizona landscapes at 3,000 ft elevation and higher, explore this resource from the University of Arizona: https://bit.ly/3RXaCQD
Survivable Space incorporates 3 different management zones, with different treatments in each zone. Zone 3 - Managed Wildland Zone (extends at least 200 feet from home and all attachments) This zone encompasses an area of native vegetation. Thin and prune trees as needed for your management objectives (i.e., recreational use, aesthetics, wind barriers, etc). 1. Prioritize pruning trees/removing fuel ladders along trails and fire access roads. 2. Monitor re-sprouting of pruned vegetation and re-prune/remove ladder fuels when needed. Remember, there is no such thing as a “fireproof” plant. However, certain species of plants have characteristics that lend to greater resistance to wildfire. 1. Growth that is not accompanied by heavy accumulation of dead branches, needles, or leaves (such as with aspen). 2. Open, loose branches and low total vegetation. 3. High moisture content paired with low resin content. 4. Drought adaptations like smaller leaves or succulent leaves. 5. Slow growth that doesn’t require frequent pruning or low growth close to the ground. 6. Ability to re-establish after a fire. For a list of firewise trees, grasses, and shrubs, explore this resource from the University of Arizona: https://bit.ly/3RXaCQD
Survivable Space incorporates 3 different management zones, with different treatments in each zone. Zone 2 - Moderate Fuel Reduction Zone (extends at least 100 feet from home and all attachments) If this describes your home: 1. Prune under large trees to a height of 10 feet and remove any ladder fuels from under trees. 2. Thin all trees and shrubs so their crowns (outermost branches of the canopy) are at least 10 feet apart. 3. Dispose of pruned limbs, branches, and other woody debris 4. Stack firewood and wood piles in areas of this zone (outside of Zone 1 or at least 30 feet from home and attachments) that are uphill from your home and attachments Propane tanks should be kept in this zone (outside of Zone 1 or at least 30 feet from home and attachments) with all vegetation at least 10 feet away. BONUS TIPS: 1. Replacing or buffering native pines and junipers in this zone with broadleaf and/or deciduous trees will help keep flames on the ground/out of the trees. 2. Consider planting meadows of native, drought-tolerant, low-water-use grasses and wildflowers in this zone. 3. Use combinations of warm- and cool-season perennial grasses and annual and perennial wildflowers, and keep everything under 8 inches high (especially when dry or dormant). 4. Clear walkways or paths in this zone to break up vegetation/fuel and make it more difficult for fire to spread.
Survivable Space incorporates 3 different management zones, with different treatments in each zone. Zone 1 - Intensive Fuel Reduction Zone (extends at least 30 feet from home and all attachments) If this describes your home: 1. Keep trees to a minimum with canopy branches at least 10 - 15 feet from home and attachments. This can be accomplished by planting far enough away or pruning back already planted trees. Broadleaf and/or deciduous trees are less fire-prone than coniferous trees 2. “Ladder fuels” are low-lying tree branches, shrubs, or small trees beneath the canopies of larger trees that carry fire burning from low-growing vegetation up into taller vegetation. Remove these types of fuels from beneath large tree canopies in this zone. 3. Minimize plantings within 3 - 5 feet of your exterior walls - opt for decorative gravel, flagstone, or concrete decking in this area. Beyond this 3 - 5 foot buffer, keep grasses and lawns mowed short or switch to succulent or other low-growing, fire-resistant plants and groundcovers. 4. Do not stack firewood or other combustibles anywhere in this zone.
“Survivable space” refers to the area in which we modify our landscape designs, vegetation, building materials, and the ways we manage/maintain all of these factors so that our homes are resistant to ignition caused by wildfire. Use the Firewise USA Program’s Arizona “Living with Wildfire” booklet to learn more about survivable space: https://bit.ly/4m7VEoD
Although we can’t control or change weather and topography, we can properly manage vegetation and the use of building materials in our landscapes and communities to reduce the risk of wildfire. Three elements contribute to a fire: weather, topography, and fuel. Weather: When it’s dry, hot, and windy, it’s easier for fires to ignite and burn through fuels more rapidly, contributing to increased fire intensity. High wind speeds in particular can turn a small and easily controlled fire into a catastrophe in minutes. Topography: Steep slopes, especially those that face south or southwest, are often drier than the surrounding landscape and are thus more likely areas for fires to ignite. Since heat rises, drainages and canyons spur on wildfires by funneling that hot rising air similarly to a chimney. Fuel: All fires require fuel. Wildland fire can be fueled by live or dead vegetation like trees, shrubs, grasses, and their debris. Buildings and their materials also become potential sources of fuel when in the vicinity of a wildfire.
Finding and fixing leaks is one of the easiest ways to conserve water and save money. Watch the full Leak Detection video series created by the Buckeye, AZ City Government and Arizona Water Company:
Outdoor leaks can be difficult to spot unless there is an obvious, large puddle in view. However, outdoor leaks can lead to big waste in water and money. Watch this video by the Buckeye, AZ City Government and Arizona Water Company to learn how you can check for leaks outside of your home. 1. First, check to make sure your irrigation timer isn’t running a program. Irrigation timers are typically located along the side of the house close to the water shutoff valve, or sometimes in the garage. 2. The way to tell if your irrigation timer is actively running a program depends on the controller itself. A manual controller will have a display screen that will show you if it's running a station. 3. If you have a smart controller, you can check the app for the controller to see if it’s currently on and running. We recommend smart controllers over manual controllers because they are more water-efficient. If you are a City of Buckeye resident, you can apply to their smart controller rebate program for money back on a smart controller. https://bit.ly/4lOxD6c
If you own a pool, this is the first place you should check for an outdoor leak. Here are some ways that you can check for leaks in your pool from Arizona Water Company and the Buckeye, AZ City Government. 1. Check the water level of your pool. This should be in the middle of the top tile of the pool. If the water level looks higher than it should be, check the autofill valve. The autofill valve is typically located in a circular compartment in the ground, usually by the pool decking. • To determine if the leak is coming from your pool, you can turn off the main water supply to the pool. First, locate the backflow preventer. To turn off the water, turn the valve perpendicular, or 90 degrees, to the supply line. • Now that the water supply to your pool is off, go to your water meter and see if the movement on the meter has stopped. If it has, then there could be an issue with your autofill valve. Contact a pool professional to have this looked at as soon as possible. 2. Pool leaks can also come from cracks or issues with the pool itself. To test if water is leaking from your pool, try the bucket test. • Grab a bucket and a heavy item to weigh it down, such as a large rock. Place the bucket on the top step of the pool with the item inside it and fill the bucket until the water level in the bucket matches the water level of the pool. • Make sure that the main supply to the pool and any water features is turned off. You’ll leave the bucket in the pool for about three days. • If, after those three days, the pool level is lower than the water level in the bucket, then you may have a leak or crack in the actual structure of your pool. Consult a pool professional to get this inspected and fixed.
Head inside your home and check for any dripping faucets or showerheads with this video by the Buckeye, AZ City Government and Arizona Water Company. If you locate a dripping faucet or showerhead, turn off the water to that appliance first before unscrewing the handle and removing the cartridge. For sinks, there is a knob underneath the sink that can be turned clockwise to turn off the water supply. You can take these items to a hardware store to have them replaced. A common indoor leak is a toilet leak. To check for a toilet leak: 1. Remove the lid from the toilet tank and check that the water level is properly set. Make sure there is ½ inch to 1 inch of clearance from the top of the overflow tube. If the water level is too high, it will continuously overflow into the overflow valve, wasting water. You can adjust the water level by adjusting the knob or rod next to the overflow valve. 2. Another way your toilet can leak is if the flapper is not closing properly. To check this, you can place a few drops of food coloring in the toilet tank and wait five minutes. If the dye color has seeped into the toilet bowl, then you have a toilet flapper leak. Old toilet flappers can be easily replaced by taking them to a hardware store and purchasing a new flapper. Make sure that your new flapper fits your toilet brand. 3. If you feel like your toilet is not efficient, Arizona Water Company offers a toilet rebate program to its customers to install a new water-efficient toilet in their home. Visit https://bit.ly/4bpJ6CO to learn more.
Finding and fixing leaks is one of the easiest ways to conserve water and save money. The Buckeye, AZ City Government and Arizona Water Company have created a series to help you find leaks inside and outside of your home. https://bit.ly/4xIM4OS
Finding and fixing leaks is one way that you can conserve water. To help you, the Buckeye, AZ City Government and Arizona Water Company have created a series on leak detection. One type of leak that can happen in your home is a water softener or reverse osmosis system leak. This type of leak cannot be seen because the extra water is routed to the wastewater system. Check the manual for instructions on how to turn off the bypass valves. Turning the valves 90 degrees will not shut off water to your home, but simply stop the treatment of the water. From here, contact the manufacturer for advice on repairs. To check for a reverse osmosis system leak, turn off the water supply to the system. If the water meter stops running, you have a leak in your RO system. An efficient RO system should only use about 2-3 gallons of water to make 1 gallon of treated water. If the system is not properly maintained, this number can increase to 15 gallons per 1 gallon of treated water. Make sure to regularly service the system and replace parts as recommended by the manufacturer.
If you have not identified any leaks in your pool or irrigation system, it’s time to check your water service line. The water service line is the pipe running directly from the water meter to your home. It’s important to note that the service line is the homeowner’s responsibility. To help you check for service line leaks, the Buckeye, AZ City Government and Arizona Water Company have created a helpful video to walk you through the steps. 1. To test for a service line leak, first, find the water shut-off valve, typically located in the front yard attached to the home. 2. Turn the valve perpendicular, or 90 degrees, to the pipe to shut off the flow of water to the home. 3. Now, check the water meter. If the meter is still showing movement, which means water is running through the meter, that indicates a service line leak. Service line leaks can be hard to spot, since this line often runs underneath concrete driveways, or a leak can be pointing down instead of pointing up, where water can bubble to the surface. If you suspect that you have a service line leak, you can contact your local water provider’s office for a second opinion.
Have you noticed a recent increase in your water bill, the sound of running water, or wet spots in your yard? These can all be signs of a water leak, which can be silent but deadly to your wallet and the environment. The Buckeye, AZ City Government and Arizona Water Company created a Leak Detection video to help you read your water meter. If you are a Buckeye water customer, the first thing you can do to locate a leak is review your water usage online. The city of Buckeye has implemented Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) that records water usage on an hourly basis. This makes it simple to visually identify any unusual water usage trends. If you have a different water provider, here are some steps to help you read your water meter. On an analog meter, there will be a red dial with a black needle that spins if water flows through the meter. On a digital meter, water flow is indicated by the digits increasing or by a plus sign symbol underneath the digits. 1. To check your water meter, first turn off all water-using devices in the home, such as washing machines, dishwashers, and irrigation systems. 2. The next step is to locate your water meter. This is usually located near the curb in front of your home and looks like a rectangular lid in the ground. • You can use a screwdriver to remove the lid. • Always be careful when opening the lid of your meter, as there may be bugs or critters hiding inside the box. • Your meter might be covered in dirt, so you will likely need to wipe it down to see it properly. 3. If the meter shows movement and all water-using devices have been shut off inside and outside the home, then you may have a leak.
To be most effective, water conservation is a community effort – we all have to do our part, utility included. Arizona Water Company defines water conservation as the practice of using water efficiently to reduce unnecessary water usage. There are several ways to do this, including upgrading appliances in your home, changing your irrigation schedule quarterly, checking for leaks, and more. If you are an Arizona Water Company customer, explore the AWC Conservation page to learn more about rebates and free resources that you can receive! https://bit.ly/47U9qU4
The Buckeye, AZ City Government works with the City of Goodyear and the City of Avondale to offer free water conservation classes to help you manage your yard's landscape and irrigation system. Find the schedule of upcoming classes here:
The Flow Forward program has two partners, Arizona Water Company and the Buckeye, AZ City Government. To find more information on what efforts each partner has made to conserve water, explore our FAQs:
Roughly 70% of the average water use at a residential property in Arizona goes outdoors. This can be for either the landscaping, pools, other water features, or a combination of these! It's important to understand where your water is going, and we have a tool to help with that! Check out the Gilbert Town Hall's estimated water budget tool to get an idea of how much water your home should be using and compare it to your water bill. https://bit.ly/3TmE3Kj
Desert landscaped areas that are not wild, native areas, use drip irrigation systems to get water to the plants! Check out this amazing 1-hour workshop from the City of Scottsdale - Government that is all about drip irrigation systems, how to troubleshoot them, and how to maintain them!
Arizona Water Company was given a grant from the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority so our customers could get up to $200 in rebate funds for getting a high-efficiency toilet installed in their homes. The initial end date for the grant was May 29th, 2026, but has been extended to June 30th, 2026! We have plenty of grant funds left, so run, don’t walk, to help us fully utilize this opportunity! For more information, to access application forms, and to see a full list of Terms & Conditions, scan the QR code or visit our website at: https://bit.ly/49D9ATh
Since there are two main types of grass in Arizona, do you wonder how they need to be watered? Like in other places, sprinklers are the main way that grass gets watered, except bermuda and winter rye grass need to be watered on very different schedules. Water - Use It Wisely provides a helpful guide on landscape watering, irrigation scheduling, and more:
Are you a brand-new resident and want to learn more about water in the desert? Watch the Water Journey Video to discover how the water from your water utility gets to your home!
Technology can make it easier to waste water because we have easy access. Technology can also help us save water. Arizona Project WET teaches fourth graders every year that our behaviors and how we utilize technology make the biggest difference. Here is a list of technologies that can help you conserve water: - Upgrade your toilet to a 1.28 gallons per flush (GPF) and save thousands of gallons of water! - Rain barrels are a great way to collect and save rainwater to use as an alternative to tap water. You can use it for things like watering your plants and gardens, washing your car, or filling up watering stations for animals. - Installing a high-efficiency showerhead can save you up to 2,700 gallons a year. - When shopping for new water-use devices for your home, like sinks, toilets, fridges, washing machines, or dishwashers, look for the EPA WaterSense label. According to the EPA, the WaterSense label is an important part of a whole-house solution to save water, energy, and money while ensuring customer satisfaction.
Rain barrels are a great way to collect and save rainwater to use as an alternative to tap water. You can use it for things like watering your plants and gardens, washing your car, or filling up watering stations for animals. If you are interested in rainwater harvesting techniques, here is how to set up your own system: https://bit.ly/43X4dsZ
Each year, fourth graders in Buckeye learn about sustainability with Arizona Project WET. They are asked: how can we go through our daily activities and conserve more water while doing it? #watertips for adults: - A leaky faucet that drips can waste more than 250 gallons per month. Find leaks and fix them quickly with the Smart Home Water Guide. - A 5-minute shower can save you 6.5 to 15 gallons of water compared to a typical 8-10 minute shower, depending on your showerhead's flow rate. We also recommend that if your shower fills a one-gallon bucket in less than 20 seconds, you replace the showerhead with a WaterSense® labeled model. Arizona Water Company customers are eligible to receive a free conservation kit that contains a free showerhead! Apply on azwater.com - Changing your irrigation schedule at least 4 times a year with the changing seasons can save up to 30% water. Watering your grass between 10 PM and 4 AM reduces evaporation. Schedule a residential audit with AWC staff for a more thorough investigation of the efficiency of your sprinkler system.
Each year, fourth graders in Buckeye learn about sustainability in a fun way with Arizona Project WET. At the annual water festival, fourth graders line up to run through three sections that represent areas of water use in your home: a sprinkler that runs incorrectly, taking a long shower, and seeing a leak. The goal is to see how much water will be wasted during the activity and how much will end up in the final bucket. The students then turn around and work as a team to complete each section in a way that saves more water. Students are taught to fix a leak, take shorter showers, and collect and reuse water for irrigation.
Did you know that watersheds are very interconnected? While these connections allow our watershed systems to function, they can also lead to things like pollution affecting the entire water system. You can do your part by doing things like picking up your trash and animal waste, or cleaning up small chemical or oil spills. #watertips Each year, fourth graders in Buckeye learn how to protect the water in their watershed from Arizona Project WET. Can you think of ways that you can help protect our watershed? Here are some more ideas: • 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. • Pick up pet waste. • Don’t pour fats, oils, or grease down the drain. • Drain your pool using the sewer clean-out. • Use organic fertilizers and pesticides. • Conserve water in your homes and businesses.
Each year, fourth graders in Buckeye learn about groundwater, percolation, and permeable surfaces with Arizona Project WET. Precipitation that falls onto impermeable surfaces like asphalt or concrete enters our storm drains, which feed back into our surface waterways. Stormwater is not treated, so pollutants like litter, pet waste, motor oil, and more can enter our waterways if we aren't mindful about how we use and dispose of them. #watertips Ask your fourth grader to name a permeable surface and an impermeable surface. Can you name one of each in the comments?
Each year, fourth graders in Buckeye learn how water flows in their watershed from Arizona Project WET. What is a watershed? Well, a watershed is a land area that flows to a low point, such as a stream, river, lake, or ocean. We all live in one! Buckeye is located in the Lower Hassayampa watershed within the Lower Gila River Basin. How does water flow through a watershed? It often starts with rain or snowmelt that is pulled down by gravity, traveling through the entire landscape, and eventually fills up our streams, lakes, rivers, and even our aquifers (groundwater).
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 of 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. No rebate will exceed $200. Rebate applications must be submitted and received by AWC by May 29th, 2026, so take advantage of this program today! https://bit.ly/4bpJ6CO
Fun fact: Trees are vital to a watershed's health because their roots stabilize soil, preventing erosion. Their presence also helps restore ecosystems and improve water quality. Explore AMWUA's Plants for the Arizona Desert guide to find the best tree for your landscape. https://www.amwua.org/plant-category/trees
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 of 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. No rebate will exceed $200. Rebate applications must be submitted and received by AWC by May 29th, 2026, so take advantage of this program today! https://bit.ly/4bpJ6CO
Each year, fourth graders in Buckeye 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!
On Earth, we can find water in glaciers, clouds, rivers, lakes, oceans, plants, soil, and even animals. Water makes up our world! Each year, fourth graders in Buckeye learn about this with Arizona Project WET through a fun activity. At the end of the activity, students get to see how their water cycles were different through the beads on their bracelets.
