A recent statement from the Arizona Department of Water Resources and Central Arizona Project is enough to make many reaching for a glass of water â or for those in the W.C. Fields camp, perhaps something stronger.
âAs the drought in the Colorado River Basin extends beyond its 20th year, we anticipate the first-ever shortage declaration on the Colorado River. The shortage will result in a substantial cut to Arizonaâs share of the river, with reductions falling largely to central Arizona agricultural users,â read the April 2 statement.
âThese reductions are painful, but we are prepared.â
Ditto, said the City of Mesa.