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Environmental reporter Tony Davis on possible alternatives to river water
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Longtime Arizona Daily Star reporter Tony Davis talks about the viability of seawater desalination and wastewater treatment as alternatives to reliance on the Colorado River.

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Our water future: We'll pay more and use much less. Here's how

Our water future: We'll pay more and use much less. Here's how

For Star subscribers: Expect to pay more for water and food, install low-flow toilets and drink treated wastewater.

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Colorado River reckoning: Behind the series with reporter Tony Davis

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Water board member with Tucson ties explains desalination plant vote

For Star subscribers: Tucson Assistant City Manager Tim Thomure says his vote for continued discussion of a proposed $5.5 billion desalination plant is the beginning of a long, public process. 

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