As drought worsens, will Arizonans see higher water bills?
The Colorado River is facing a catastrophic drought. But will a shrinking water supply mean higher utility bills for Arizonans? The short answer is, yes. Arizonans are likely to see their water bills increase in coming years. But water experts say the long answer is a lot more complicated. … [Kathryn Sorensen, director of research at the Kyl Center for Water Policy at Arizona State University and former director for Phoenix and Mesa’s water departments] said the Colorado River is facing severe shortages, but not everyone in Arizona is relying on Colorado River water to the same degree.
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