Drastic water cuts issued for California, Nevada and Arizona from Colorado River
Federal officials announced sharp water cuts for the next two years on Friday for three Western states that rely on the imperiled Colorado River.
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- First observed by CurrentWire: ABC News · Aug 21, 2026 at 10:15 PM ET
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Drastic water cuts issued for California, Nevada and Arizona from Colorado River(opens original report in a new tab)ABC NewsTier B
Feds order steep Colorado River water cuts for Arizona, California and Nevada(opens original report in a new tab)While the cuts are considerable, they are better than the worst-case scenario the federal government proposed in July. — ABC News
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- 14 of 20
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