Arizona’s soggy fall lifts Lake Powell 17 feet off record low
Lake Mead is up 2 feet too, but a University of Arizona expert warns years of drought ‘can’t just be erased in a couple of weeks.’
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Scottsdale Braces for a 17% Cut in Colorado River Water, but Taps Won’t Feel It Yet
The city isn’t using its full allocation, but council members warn new water sources could push rates higher.
Data Centers Collide With Colorado River Cuts as Arizona Eyes Nearly One-Third Less Water
Mayes warned at a Mesa town hall that planned AI facilities could drive a huge jump in cooling water just as Arizona faces major Colorado River reductions.