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Kearny's Water Crisis in the Southwest | Philadelphia News
Kearny, Arizona, a town of just 2,000 souls, is staring down the barrel of a water crisis that’s no longer hypothetical—it’s happening now. Facing severe restrictions this spring, they’re at the bottom of the water rights ladder, meaning any water diverted elsewhere means Kearny gets cut back. Compounded by the brutal megadrought gripping the Southwest, the town’s struggle mirrors a regional emergency. As the federal government prepares to announce drastic cuts to the Colorado River this summer, Kearny’s plight serves as a stark warning: dwindling water, tangled laws, and everyday life on the…
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