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NAU study: Rio Grande River at risk of water shortage due to overuse
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A water study conducted in-part by Northern Arizona University found the Rio Grande River in New Mexico and Texas is potentially at risk of a water shortage due to overuse. By measuring the amount of water coming into the river and subtracting what is being taken out, it found about 50% overuse of the river from what’s available.

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December 16th, 2025, 07:41 pm

KTAR News: Water Watch

NAU study: Rio Grande River at risk of water shortage due to overuse

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NAU study: Rio Grande River at risk of water shortage due to overuse

Published December 16th, 2025, 07:41 pm

Description

A water study conducted in-part by Northern Arizona University found the Rio Grande River in New Mexico and Texas is potentially at risk of a water shortage due to overuse. By measuring the amount of water coming into the river and subtracting what is being taken out, it found about 50% overuse of the river from what’s available.

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KTAR News: Water Watch

KTAR News covers the state’s water usage, effects of an ongoing drought and what can be done to ensure water is available for people in the state of Arizona in the future.