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Phoenix approves overhaul of water standards for new construction amid water shortages
Phoenix is overhauling water standards for new development in the city as groundwater shortages and shrinking Colorado River supplies squeeze the Valley....
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Metro Phoenix has shut down growth, right? Well, not exactly
Opinion: There is a lot of growth that can still occur, even if Arizona has paused new applications for some housing that relies heavily on groundwater....
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Water concerns prompt new limits on growth in Arizona
Arizona’s governor has announced plans to limit new construction in parts of the Phoenix area after a state analysis found there isn’t enough groundwater to support all the planned growth in the coming decades....
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Arizona has a lot of ideas to use less water. Which will win state cash?
Opinion: Groups from all over Arizona have applied for about $100 million in water conservation grants. Here's what to know about the proposals....
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AMWUA Statement - Phoenix AMA Groundwater Model Release
The AMWUA Cities are pleased that the Governor’s office has released the Phoenix AMA Groundwater Model. This is a critical step forward as we must continue our long history of securing and strengthening our water supplies while tackling cha...