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Phoenix, Denver Brace for Colorado River Water Cuts

12/16/2025

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Story summary
  • Water managers in Phoenix and Denver prepare for potential cuts to Colorado River supplies amid ongoing drought.
  • Phoenix relies on the Central Arizona Project for 40% of its water, signaling elevated risk.
  • Negotiations for post-2026 water management shape how supplies will be allocated and trace the path forward.
  • Officials will discuss distribution at the Colorado River Water Users Association conference in Las Vegas.