Arizona’s Water Future in the Balance | Phoenix News

Arizona braces for major water cuts as the Colorado River faces its toughest times yet — but don’t panic, taps aren’t drying up overnight. With a 1.25 million acre-foot reduction looming over the next two years, Arizona’s “junior” water rights mean it’ll take the brunt — unless California and Nevada share the load. Governor Hobbs is furious that Upper Basin states dodge cuts while Arizona shoulders the burden, warning this imbalance threatens the entire river system. Officials say future cuts may come from other junior users along the river, and Mother Nature holds the ultimate card: snowpack this winter could decide if the two-year plan survives. Every two years, federal agencies will reassess — and if levels keep falling, bigger cuts are coming. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/aed040b24c291e46