Colorado River cuts could drive up your water bill Randall Perry Aug 27, 2026 The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation announced 20–25% Colorado River water cuts for Arizona, California, and Nevada, raising water costs over two years.
Colorado River water-savings deal reached between Arizona, California, and Nevada Randall Perry May 4, 2026 Arizona, California, and Nevada agreed to cut over 3.2 million acre-feet of Colorado River water to stabilize reservoirs through 2028.