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Arizona Faces Tough Water Cuts | Mesa News
Federal officials unveil a new, flexible water management plan for the Colorado River to prevent Lake Mead and Lake Powell from hitting critical lows, with Lower Basin states—especially Arizona—facing tough cuts of up to three million acre-feet annually. Arizona, with its junior water rights, is expected to bear the brunt, potentially impacting millions in Phoenix and Tucson via the Central Arizona Project. While initial cuts may be less severe, around 1.25 million acre-feet per year, the plan replaces outdated 2007 guidelines and adjusts every two years based on climate conditions. Upper…
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