Yuma County Water Users' Association

06/16/2026

☀️ Summer is here, and temperatures are rising!

The Yuma County Water Users' Association would like to remind everyone that canals and drainage ditches are not safe places to swim. Not only is it extremely dangerous, but it is also against the law.

Water levels and flows can change rapidly and without warning. Strong currents, steep canal banks, hidden debris, and underwater hazards can quickly turn a fun afternoon into a tragedy. You never know what may be beneath the surface.

Remember, this water plays a vital role in irrigating our agricultural fields and supporting the farms that help feed our communities.

Yuma County offers plenty of safe places to cool off this summer, including swimming facilities with trained lifeguards on duty.

Please stay out of the canals and ditches, look out for one another, and help keep our community safe.

Have a safe and enjoyable summer! ☀️💦🚫🏊

06/11/2026

⚠️ PUBLIC NOTICE ⚠️

Please be advised that the multi use path along Avenue A, adjacent to the East Main Canal, between 1st Street and 5th Street, is CLOSED to all pedestrian traffic now through Saturday.

YCWUA along with Power crews are working in the area with LIVE electrical equipment, creating a potentially dangerous situation for anyone entering the work zone.

For your safety, please stay clear of the area and obey all posted signs, barricades, and closures.

We appreciate your cooperation and patience as our crews complete this important work safely.

Thank you.

05/25/2026

The Yuma County Water Users' Association offices are closed today in observance of Memorial Day.

Today, we take time to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Their courage and service will never be forgotten.

We wish everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day. 🇺🇸

05/21/2026

We are so proud of Leonardo Rojas! 🎉

Leonardo has worked incredibly hard balancing his role as one of our newest Jr. Engineers here at Yuma County Water Users’ Association, while also dedicating countless hours working alongside his team on their autonomous vehicle project!

Your hard work, dedication, and commitment do not go unnoticed. We are excited to see all the great things ahead for you.

Way to go, Leonardo! 👏🎉

05/12/2026

Yuma County Water Users electrical crew, continue work on power lines, on the bike path at Ave A between 3rd street and 5th Street. Bike path is closed today to all pedestrian traffic. Thank you for your patience.

⚠️ Public Notice ⚠️

Yuma County Water Users’ Association power crews are currently working in the area of the bike path between 3rd Street and 5th Street.

🚧 The bike path is currently CLOSED. 🚧

For your safety, please stay behind all barricades and posted signs while crews are working in the area. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as this work is completed safely.

05/07/2026

⚠️ Public Notice ⚠️

Yuma County Water Users’ Association power crews are currently working in the area of the bike path between 3rd Street and 5th Street.

🚧 The bike path is currently CLOSED. 🚧

For your safety, please stay behind all barricades and posted signs while crews are working in the area. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as this work is completed safely.

04/22/2026

🌎 Happy Earth Day 2026!
Today is a reminder of how vital it is to protect and preserve our most precious resource...water. Here in Yuma County, every drop matters. Through responsible use, conservation efforts, and community awareness, we can ensure a sustainable water future for generations to come.
Let’s all do our part:
💧 Use water wisely
🌿 Support conservation practices
🚯 Keep our communities clean and litter-free
Together, we can protect our environment and keep Yuma thriving. Every small action adds up to a big impact.

04/14/2026

Yuma County has launched an important campaign, and we can’t stress enough how vital it is to keep our desert and our entire community clean.

For many years, we’ve faced ongoing issues with illegal dumping in our canals, drainage ditches, agricultural fields, canal banks, and along our roadways. This not only harms our environment but also impacts the safety and efficiency of our water systems and agriculture fields.

We all play a role in protecting Yuma County. Please do your part by properly disposing of waste at one of Yuma County’s four transfer stations: North Gila Valley, Tacna, Wellton, or Dateland.

If you see something, say something. Report illegal dumping by calling 928-217-DUMP (3867).

Together, we can keep Yuma County clean, safe, and beautiful for everyone.

Thank you for doing your part!

04/07/2026

📢 Public Announcement :

The Bureau of Reclamation will be testing the Chemical Release Alarm and Mass Notification Systems today between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM.
These tests will take place at the Yuma Area Office, located at 7301 Calle Agua Salada.
Please note: This is only a test. There is no cause for concern.

03/26/2026

Here we have our Bank Maintenance crew in action!

Jon Fugate is hard at work in the sprinkler truck, while Arturo Garibay operates the road grader. Together, they play a vital role in keeping our canal and ditch banks safe, clean, and smooth for our community.

We appreciate the dedication and teamwork that goes into maintaining our water system every day!