Phoenix plans to enter Stage 2 of drought management plan, which includes surcharge for certain customers
With Colorado River water cuts looming, the city of Phoenix is preparing to enter Stage 2 of its drought management plan, which includes an extra charge for high-volume users. City officials said Tuesday they expect to enter Stage 2 in January, when a new two-year Colorado River operating agreement with significant cuts to Arizona’s share is scheduled to take effect. Arizona and the fellow Lower Basin states California and Nevada still need to approve the deal, but Phoenix officials are working under the assumption it will be finalized as is. … The goal of Stage 2 is to get residents and businesses to voluntarily cut water use by 5% and for city departments to reduce their use by 10%.
Other Colorado River management news:
- ABC15 (Phoenix): Could Colorado River water cuts be making Phoenix dust storms worse?
- KJZZ (Phoenix): Even with heavy rainfall, Lake Powell is still about 6 feet lower than a year ago
- Smart Water Magazine: Phoenix plans January move to Stage 2 drought response with US$2.10 surcharge
- The Arizona Republic (Phoenix): Phoenix, to conserve water, rolls out drought use surcharges
