Water Supply Information

Arizona Water Supply

Phoenix Water

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Drought

Drought

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Urban Planning

Environmental History & Impact

Urban Planning

Conservation

Government Policy & Political Action

IntroductionDrought Management

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INTRODUCTION

Supply and demand of water has always been a concern in Phoenix, Arizona.  Thus far, the state has avoided a water shortage of catastrophic proportions, and water use has been sufficient for the population's daily water needs. But with a growing population, a dwindling water supply, over a decade of drought, and the added perils of global warming, the pressure to solve the water issue grows stronger each year. Not only has Phoenix emphasized stringent city plans, but also the people have been strongly encouraged to take personal initiative to conserve their daily water usage.

This website serves as a source of information regarding the past, present and future of this vanishing water resource in the desert. It will also explore the vast population's dependence on water and potential outlooks from current statistics. The specific projects initiated to tackle the imminent problem of water shortage are also examined and analyzed.

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Source: Moore, Filaree

Source: Moore, Filaree