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Colorado River plan to cut water amid drought brings uncertainty for cities and farmers

On the outskirts of Phoenix, a small town with a huge reliance on the Colorado River has capped growth, revived old wells and struck water deals.

Colorado River plan to cut water amid drought brings uncertainty for cities and farmers

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On the outskirts of Phoenix, a small town with a huge reliance on the Colorado River has capped growth, revived old wells and struck water deals.

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