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July 31, 2026
Three States Ordered to Cut Colorado River Water Use by 20%
- The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation mandates a 20% reduction in water withdrawal over two years for Arizona, California, and Nevada.
- This new plan aims to address severe drought conditions impacting the Colorado River since 2000.
- Arizona officials warn that these cuts could severely harm the state's economy and water users.
3 Sources
- Federal government proposes Colorado River water use cuts for California, Arizona and NevadaJul 31, 2026 at 3:49 PM · The Hill
- Three states told to cut water use by 20% to save the Colorado RiverJul 31, 2026 at 8:47 PM · Independent
- DOI proposes potentially major water cutsJul 31, 2026 at 9:23 PM · The Hill