As the long, hot days of summer continue, Arizonans cope with a myriad of water shortage issues, with no clear resolution to the problem.
"But most rural officials say there are still ways state lawmakers and regulators can help. Two most often mentioned: Require developers to prove a 100-year assured supply of water exists for the houses they want to build. Give local governments more authority to manage growth.
Other ideas will emerge from the communities: importing water from other locations, striking deals with Indian tribes or water-rich cities, using more treated effluent, sharpening conservation programs. Proposals will also have to pass muster with interests as disparate as environmentalists and advocates of private-property rights."
Thanks to Brenda Meyer
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