Where Does Phoenix Get its Water?
Phoenix has been enduring significant drought conditions since the mid-1990s, leading many to wonder about the security of the water supply over the years and where the city’s drinking water comes from. Over the past year, Arizona has experienced some of the driest conditions in over a century. As the state’s historic drought persists, cities like Phoenix are preparing for the future and taking extra precautions, which will include a reduction to part of the Phoenix water supply, as the Colorado River continues to dry up. According to the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, the current drought has resulted in a …