As Arizona and six other states remain locked in negotiations over future Colorado River water cuts, communities across the Valley are preparing in very different ways. Arizona gets 36% of its overall water supply from the river, but local reliance varies widely — from about 90% in Cave Creek, to 70% in Scottsdale, to 40% in Phoenix.
July 6th, 2026, 11:00 am
Arizona’s Family Investigates
Arizona’s Water War: How Colorado River Cuts Could Impact Your Tap Water
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Published July 6th, 2026, 11:00 am
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As Arizona and six other states remain locked in negotiations over future Colorado River water cuts, communities across the Valley are preparing in very different ways. Arizona gets 36% of its overall water supply from the river, but local reliance varies widely — from about 90% in Cave Creek, to 70% in Scottsdale, to 40% in Phoenix.
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