Tucson, Phoenix create water-sharing plan as Colorado River shrinks
Tucson Water has stored Colorado River water in these basins in the Avra Valley north of the city since the early 2000s. Now, Tucson and Phoenix are starting the Secure Water Arizona Program. Under it, cities with more water than they need today could provide it over a short- or long-term period to cities that need it.
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Tucson, Phoenix create water-sharing plan as Colorado River shrinksFor Star subscribers: Tucson and Phoenix have a plan in which city with more water than it needs at the moment can share it.
