In an afternoon study session, Tucson City Council will consider continuing to take the city’s full allocation of water from CAP, the Central Arizona Project.
TUCSON, Ariz. — With a drought deepening across the western U.S., the City of Tucson is considering more of its water future today.
CAP canals carry Colorado River water from Lake Mead to supply Arizona cities including Tucson and Phoenix. Drought has reduced Lake Mead’s levels so low the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, which manages the lake is concerned levels may eventually drop so low the water will be below the intakes that allow water through the dam that forms the lake.In some years, Tucson has voluntarily reduced the amount of water it receives from Lake Mead. Tucson’s City Manager is recommending that Tucson take its full share this coming year but retain the option to reduce its take if circumstances allow.
Tucson Water Director John Kmiec says Tucson has stockpiled water underground for many years and has enough reserves to meet the area’s needs.Craig Smith is a reporter for KGUN 9. With more than 30 years of reporting in cities like Tampa, Houston and Austin, Craig has covered more than 40 Space Shuttle launches and covered historic hurricanes like Katrina, Ivan, Andrew and Hugo. Share your story ideas and important issues with Craig by emailing craig.smith@kgun9.
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