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As the drought persists, here’s how Phoenix is prepared
Water is a precious resource in a desert city like Phoenix. Community members understand the importance of water conservation to keep the city thriving. Unlike other areas in the southwest, Phoenix is not in a water shortage. While the drou...
Lake Mead's decline points to scary water future in West
The Hoover Dam is seeing record-low water levels, a significant and scary development with major implications for water and climate in the entire American Southwest....
Water cutbacks anticipated as Lake Mead levels drop
Longstanding drought and ongoing development are straining resources from the Colorado River. The water level at Lake Mead, the country's largest reservoir, dropped to a record low earlier this month to 1,071 feet above sea level. The Droug...
Here’s how Valley utilities protect water supply amid rapid growth
Arizona is one of the fastest-growing states in the nation, gaining about 150,000 new residents annually. Along with the rise in population comes an increase in home, business and entertainment development that draws on local utilities and ...
Metro Phoenix is losing water from the Verde River when we need it most. Can we stop it?
Opinion: Sediment from the Verde River is slashing storage capacity at Horseshoe Lake, creating potential problems for metro Phoenix's future water supplies....