Recent rains good for reservoir system

Recent rains have been good for the Salt and Verde river watersheds. The metro Phoenix area depends on the six reservoirs along the rivers for much of its water needs.

Kingman says water system is clean despite complaints

Some residents of northwest Arizona are less than happy about their drinking water.

Before dredging the canal, crews take fish for a drive

About 2 million people in the Valley have their water delivered by Salt River Project canals. For the first time in more than a decade, the entire canal system will be drained for cleaning and repairs.

Floodgates open into Grand Canyon on Monday

For the first time in four years, the federal government will simulate a flood in the Grand Canyon.

Central Arizona Project canal has a leak

It may be another two weeks before the break in the Central Arizona Project canal is repaired. Authorities discovered the leak early Sunday morning.

The case for Arizona's agricultural future

Arizona continues to face an ongoing drought, but a new paper suggests the state's farming future is important, and can be done more efficiently.

Florence water supply tests positive for E. coli

Residents in the Florence area are being asked to boil their drinking water or used bottled water until further notice.

Phoenix water rates lower than expected

It may seem incongruous here in the desert, but compared to other major cities, water rates in Phoenix are a bargain.

Water official says dry conditions are no cause for concern

Continuing drought conditions in an arid desert climate raise concerns about the availability of drinking water. 

Agriculture experts pushing for drought relief bill

The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture is urging Congress to reinstate a relief program for farmers suffering through drought. As KJZZ’s Nick Blumberg reports, that bill could have an impact in Arizona.

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