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Water Wars
Tribal settlements signed by Arizona governor end decades-long litigation for water rights
The tribal settlements impact the water supplies of the Navajo Nation, the Hopi Tribe, the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe and Yavapai Apache Nation.
Valley
If you are a Valley homeowner, you may receive a notice about lead pipes. Here's what you need to know.
Lead pipes were used across the U.S. and the world for a long time. But the Phoenix Water Department says no one’s used lead in the West in decades.
Water Wars
Arizona AG looking to use 'nuisance law' to go after Saudi farms for excessive water usage
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is considering suing Fondomonte and other foreign farms under "nuisance laws" in place in the state's constitution.
Water Wars
Arizona governor and water resources agency move to regulate rural groundwater pumping
Hobbs and the state water resources agency have been under pressure from local residents to deal with the groundwater depletion.
Water Wars
'We have been completely shackled': Homeowners left without options after missing Rio Verde Foothills water deadline
Some homeowners say they weren't told about the deadline to sign up to be water customers, and now will be cut off again.
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Arizona AG Mayes targets Saudi farms as 'nuisances' over water use
Peoria's Paloma Park using reclaimed water to save the city money
Mesa removes grass at dozens of parks. Here's how much water the city could save.
'Just to keep the water safe': City of Phoenix testing nearly 1,000 samples a week to monitor water quality
Where does Chandler get its water?
Where does all the water from a storm end up?
Here's how Arizona keeps its canals clean
Will desalination solve Arizona's water woes?
Arizona
Grand Canyon visitors are moving to hotels outside the national park after water pipeline failures
The restrictions will run throughout the Labor Day holiday when hotels are near or at capacity.
Water Wars
'Just to keep the water safe': City of Phoenix testing nearly 1,000 samples a week to monitor water quality
As the Valley adapts to hotter and drier conditions, the city is doing more to ensure the health and safety of our water supply.
Water Wars
'These canals are really the life blood': Valley cities facing changes in how they source their water
Over the past few decades, rain and snowfall in the Colorado River Basin have been highly variable. So how can the Valley adjust to match?
Arizona
Water service returns to 4,000 people in Casa Grande after storms knock out service
4,000 customers in Casa Grande were without water on Sunday, but officials say repairs have been made and service is returning.
Water Wars
Water reductions will continue in 2025 due to Lake Mead's level projections
The Level 1 shortage means Arizona and Nevada will continue to be subjected to water reductions.
Water Wars
Is desalination a solution to increase Arizona's water supply?
There's long been an idea to use desalination to inject new water into Arizona's fast-growing population.
Valley
'Something that is happening that is not right': Utility regulator seeks answers from water company asking West Valley customers to cut back water use
Liberty Utilities notified customers in the West Valley of voluntary water cutbacks earlier this week. Now an Arizona Corporation Commissioner is asking why.
Valley
West Valley water customers asked to voluntarily conserve water
Liberty Utilities customers in Avondale, Glendale, Goodyear and Litchfield Park were sent a notice asking residents to voluntarily cut their water use in half.
Water Wars
'It's a triple win': Here's why experts say cutting down trees will help State 48
An SRP and ASU study shows cutting down trees would help save the state water while improving forest health.
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