Mesa says it’s prepared for deep Colorado River cuts

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Mesa says it’s prepared for deep Colorado River cuts

Although over half of Mesa’s drinking water comes from the Colorado River, the city says it’s “well-positioned” to handle anticipated deep cuts to Arizona’s supply.

Feds impose 10-year water plan - The Iola Register

Federal water managers recently announced a 10-year plan to manage the critical Colorado River that opens the door to unprecedented water supply cuts to three states and will require near-constant negotiation between water users in… The post Feds impose 10-year water plan appeared first on The Iola Register.