US Government Proposes Significant Water Supply Cuts for Arizona, California, and Nevada
The US government has introduced a proposal to significantly reduce water supplies from the Colorado River to Arizona, California, and Nevada by up to 40%. This plan comes as the river's reservoirs reach critically low levels due to prolonged drought conditions. The proposal, shared by Tom Buschatzke, director of the Arizona Department of Water Resources, outlines potential cuts of up to 3 million acre-feet annually, which could affect water supply to millions of households. The reductions would be assessed every two years and could be implemented under existing Colorado River law or through state agreements. The 1922 Colorado River Compact prioritizes California for water use, which could influence the distribution of cuts. The plan follows a missed deadline by the seven states reliant on the river to agree on water cut allocations, prompting federal intervention. 
