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Cave Creek’s Water Crisis and Backup Plan | Mesa News

Cave Creek’s water supply is in crisis as its main treatment plant shuts down due to a critical clog in the canal intake system — the lifeline feeding 95% of its water from the Colorado River. With reservoirs being tapped, residents are urged to voluntarily cut back on water use, from lawn watering to car washing. While some are already conservation-minded, the situation underscores the vital need for backup plans and regional partnerships. A game-changing solution is on the way: starting next month, Cave Creek will link directly to Phoenix’s water system via the new “Phoenix Interconnect,”…

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