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Kearny, Arizona Faces Water Crisis: Strict Restrictions Imposed

4/14/2026

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Kearny, Arizona faces a severe water shortage that could leave the town without water by July 15, 2026, absent a new allotment from the Gila River Water Commissioner.
Mayor Curtis Stacy announced strict restrictions on vehicle washing, landscape watering, and pool filling.
Despite a January emergency decree, water usage has increased.
Residents should haul water for landscaping, obtain drinking water from vendors, and fix leaks promptly.

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Story summary

Kearny, Arizona faces a severe water shortage that could leave the town without water by July 15, 2026, absent a new allotment from the Gila River Water Commissioner.
Mayor Curtis Stacy announced strict restrictions on vehicle washing, landscape watering, and pool filling.
Despite a January emergency decree, water usage has increased.
Residents should haul water for landscaping, obtain drinking water from vendors, and fix leaks promptly.