Drought threatens Central Arizona Project's stable water supply
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Oct 15
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What happened
The Central Arizona Project (CAP) canal system carries water from the Colorado River to the Phoenix and Tucson areas of Arizona. While the canal is described as an engineering marvel providing a stable water source, epically dry conditions in the Colorado River basin are now questioning that reliability.
From kjzz.org
Why it matters
The CAP canal is essential to the existence of the Phoenix metro area, which relies on this unusual water supply.
Advocates are pushing for a massive public works program to help Arizona cope with infrastructure challenges, specifically mentioning Phoenix and the CAP canal.
From kjzz.org
Who's involved
- CAPOperates the canal system that pulls water from the Colorado River into Arizona.
- ArizonaThe state of Arizona, which relies on the CAP canal for its water supply.
- Colorado RiverThe Colorado River, which is the source of the water for the CAP canal.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.