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Arizona Faces Water Cuts and Legal Challenges | Mesa News
Arizona faces urgent water cuts under a federal Colorado River plan that would slash its annual usage by 76,000 acre-feet for two years—threatening the Central Arizona Project, which delivers over a third of Phoenix’s drinking water. Officials warn the plan may violate the Colorado River Compact and could destabilize the entire system if deeper cuts come later. With lawsuits brewing and legal challenges looming, Arizona is pushing for state funding, new infrastructure, and innovative solutions like desalination while urging negotiations for a long-term, equitable water-sharing agreement with…
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