Rare October Rise for Lake Powell and Lake Mead After Heavy Rain, but Long-Term Outlook Stays Grim
Lake Powell has climbed nearly 11 feet since its Sept. 15 record low; Lake Mead is up 11 inches since last week.
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Gilbert Weighs Data Center Rules Requiring Reclaimed Water and Banning Open-Loop Evaporative Cooling
The Town Council delayed a decision to study how the rules might affect smaller facilities and new technology.
Interior Secretary Burgum Warns Arizona’s Colorado River Lawsuit Could Backfire; Stanton Defends It
Burgum says the state’s junior water rights make a court fight risky. Rep. Greg Stanton says Arizona can’t accept ‘cuts upon cuts.’
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.
Arizona Supreme Court Won’t Order Groundwater Review for Upper San Pedro Basin
Justices declined to force Gov. Hobbs and ADWR to study whether the basin needs an active management area, leaving an appeals court ruling in place.
Arizona Joins Nevada Lawsuit Challenging Federal Colorado River Water Cuts
ADWR Director Tom Buschatzke says new Bureau of Reclamation rules ignore the Law of the River and threaten devastating cuts for Arizona users.
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.
Mayes Threatens Lawsuit Over Ahwatukee Data Center After Mesa Town Hall
About 150 Valley residents packed a Mesa gym; the attorney general said she is investigating MenLo Digital’s south Phoenix project and may use public-nuisance law.
City of Maricopa Boil-Water Advisory Lifted After E. Coli Tests Come Back Negative
Global Water – Santa Cruz Water Company canceled the precautionary advisory Thursday.
Scottsdale Moves Toward Tougher Rules, Penalties for New Large Water Users
New users of more than 100,000 gallons a day would need conservation plans, with council approval required above 500,000 gallons.
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