Phoenix mulling higher water alert stage

Phoenix’s current water reuse system collects and cleans wastewater for irrigation, industry, and environmental restoration. By the end of the decade, the city Water Services Department says, “recycled water will undergo advanced purification to become a vital new source of drinking water, helping us maximize every drop.” (City of Phoenix) Phoenix residents could face new water conservation requests and higher bills for heavy water use as city officials prepare for substantial reductions in Colorado River supplies that could force the city to declare a more serious stage of drought.The Phoenix City Council was to receive an update Tuesday, Nov. 10, on the city's water supply outlook, including the possibility of moving to Stage 2 of its four-stage drought management plan.Phoenix has remained at Stage 1, designated a "Water Alert," since June 2022.

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