This past week, Western states that depend on the Colorado River failed to agree on rules for sharing increasingly scarce water resources, so the federal government may impose its own. Current proposals being discussed could cut Arizona’s share significantly.
Scottsdale relies on the Colorado River for roughly 70% of our water, putting us more at risk than other Arizona cities. While there is no certainty, Scottsdale needs to plan for a 20-30% reduction.
The good news is that for over 25 years, Scottsdale’s Advanced Purified Recycled Water (APRW) facility has treated water to a level that exceeds drinking water standards. The city has also invested in stronger building codes, conservation programs and rebates, and near real-time leak detection meters in order to conserve a significant amount of water…