Nytimes iconNytimesJul 31, 2026

U.S. Raises Threat of Steep Water Cuts in Lower Colorado River Basin

A federal plan would impose drastic water cuts on Arizona, California and Nevada in dry years over the next decade.

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A federal plan would impose drastic water cuts on Arizona, California and Nevada in dry years over the next decade.

A federal plan would impose drastic water cuts on Arizona, California and Nevada in dry years over the next decade. A legal battle could follow.

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A federal plan would impose drastic water cuts on Arizona, California and Nevada in dry years over the next decade.

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