Rio Verde Foothills: Water supply woes end as new water station opens
Residents in the Rio Verde Foothills area have been dealing with a water supply crisis for years, but that came to an end on Jan. 1, when a company opened a new facility to serve the community.
Residents in the Rio Verde Foothills area have been dealing with a water supply crisis for years, but that came to an end on Jan. 1, when a company opened a new facility to serve the community.
Facility restores water for Rio Verde Foothills
It has been years since residents in the Rio Verde Foothills area battled a water supply crisis, and to kick off 2026, a new water facility has opened to serve residents in the area. FOX 10's Kenzie Beach reports.
It has been years since residents in the Rio Verde Foothills area battled a water supply crisis, and to kick off 2026, a new water facility has opened to serve residents in the area. FOX 10's Kenzie Beach reports.
Feb. 14 deadline set for Colorado River water agreement
Western states now face a Valentine's Day deadline to reach a final agreement on how to divide up water from the Colorado River.
Western states now face a Valentine's Day deadline to reach a final agreement on how to divide up water from the Colorado River.
Wenden: Arizona town affected by groundwater usage
Water - and whether we have enough of it - continues to be a statewide issue, and one community about 100 miles northwest of Phoenix is at the forefront of the crisis, as the state's water crisis is actually causing the town to sink. FOX 10's Ashlie Rodriguez reports.
Water - and whether we have enough of it - continues to be a statewide issue, and one community about 100 miles northwest of Phoenix is at the forefront of the crisis, as the state's water crisis is actually causing the town to sink. FOX 10's Ashlie Rodriguez reports.
Colorado River water rights: Arizona mayors host meeting to talk about water future
"We are facing unprecedented challenges," said Central Arizona Project's General Manager. "Two decades of drought, over-allocation and an unwillingness of some to protect its future has put immense pressure on the system."
"We are facing unprecedented challenges," said Central Arizona Project's General Manager. "Two decades of drought, over-allocation and an unwillingness of some to protect its future has put immense pressure on the system."
AZ mayors form coalition amid ongoing water battle
Mayors in Arizona are presenting a united front amid an ongoing battle over water. FOX 10's Brian Webb reports.
Mayors in Arizona are presenting a united front amid an ongoing battle over water. FOX 10's Brian Webb reports.
Arizona groundwater levels are in jeopardy, research shows
A study using NASA satellites found the Colorado River Basin is depleting rapidly, losing water equal to Lake Mead's capacity in 20 years, with the drought cited as a primary cause.
A study using NASA satellites found the Colorado River Basin is depleting rapidly, losing water equal to Lake Mead's capacity in 20 years, with the drought cited as a primary cause.
Arizona's groundwater crisis deepens, study warns
New research from Arizona State University and NASA indicates Arizona's reliance on groundwater is in jeopardy, as underground water storage faces significant depletion. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen has the details.
New research from Arizona State University and NASA indicates Arizona's reliance on groundwater is in jeopardy, as underground water storage faces significant depletion. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen has the details.
AZ, other states face water sharing deal deadline
The anxiety over Arizona's water supply is growing, as the state, along with others that rely on the Colorado River, have to come to an agreement by 2026. On June 17, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs attended a meeting to discuss where things stand currently. FOX 10's Ashlie Rodriguez has more.
The anxiety over Arizona's water supply is growing, as the state, along with others that rely on the Colorado River, have to come to an agreement by 2026. On June 17, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs attended a meeting to discuss where things stand currently. FOX 10's Ashlie Rodriguez has more.
Governor Hobbs takes Colorado River helicopter tour, urging upper basin states to take water cuts
As negotiations over the Colorado River allocation heat up, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs urges other states to take more cuts during a helicopter tour.
As negotiations over the Colorado River allocation heat up, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs urges other states to take more cuts during a helicopter tour.
Arizona's fight for Colorado River water ramps up
Arizona is one of several states in the lower basin of the Colorado River fighting for rights to secure its water supply as negotiations heat up. Governor Katie Hobbs joins FOX 10's Steve Nielsen on a helicopter tour of the river.
Arizona is one of several states in the lower basin of the Colorado River fighting for rights to secure its water supply as negotiations heat up. Governor Katie Hobbs joins FOX 10's Steve Nielsen on a helicopter tour of the river.
Touring SRP's water storage around Arizona
FOX 10's John Hook took an aerial tour of lakes and dams in Arizona that store much of the state's water. We're looking at the current water levels in these lakes and dams to see if they support the idea that Arizona is experiencing a water crisis.
FOX 10's John Hook took an aerial tour of lakes and dams in Arizona that store much of the state's water. We're looking at the current water levels in these lakes and dams to see if they support the idea that Arizona is experiencing a water crisis.
Take a tour with SRP to see the reality of Arizona's water storage
FOX 10's John Hook got a bird's eye view of several lakes and dams in Arizona that store much of the state's water. We're checking out how full the lakes and dams are, and if they align with the idea that Arizona is in a water crisis.
FOX 10's John Hook got a bird's eye view of several lakes and dams in Arizona that store much of the state's water. We're checking out how full the lakes and dams are, and if they align with the idea that Arizona is in a water crisis.
SRP Chief Water Exec on Arizona water | Newsmaker
Is Arizona in water crisis? While some will lead you to believe so, SRP Chief Water Executive Leslie Meyers says we might be in better shape than you might think. She joins John Hook on this week's Newsmaker.
Is Arizona in water crisis? While some will lead you to believe so, SRP Chief Water Executive Leslie Meyers says we might be in better shape than you might think. She joins John Hook on this week's Newsmaker.
How to be water smart and still have a green lawn
It's that time of the year again, as winter rye grass dies off in the Valley, and Bermuda summer grass starts to pop. With water conservation on the top of many people's minds in the state, FOX 10's Steve Nielsen has more on what people can do to be water smart, while still having a lush, green lawn.
It's that time of the year again, as winter rye grass dies off in the Valley, and Bermuda summer grass starts to pop. With water conservation on the top of many people's minds in the state, FOX 10's Steve Nielsen has more on what people can do to be water smart, while still having a lush, green lawn.
SRP scientists studying water flow as a way to measure Lake Roosevelt water level
A dry winter season means that reservoir levels have dropped, but that's not stopping SRP scientists from using new tools to travel water levels, and prepare for the months and years ahead.
A dry winter season means that reservoir levels have dropped, but that's not stopping SRP scientists from using new tools to travel water levels, and prepare for the months and years ahead.
SRP using new tool to measure water levels
A rather dry winter season means that reservoir levels are much lower than they have been in recent years, but that's not stopping SRP scientists from using new tools to measure water levels, and prepare for the months and years ahead. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen reports.
A rather dry winter season means that reservoir levels are much lower than they have been in recent years, but that's not stopping SRP scientists from using new tools to measure water levels, and prepare for the months and years ahead. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen reports.
Shrinking Colorado River will take a toll on the nation's food supply
The shelves and prices at your local grocery store could look a little different soon. The Colorado River, which provides water for about 15% of our country’s agriculture, is shrinking.
The shelves and prices at your local grocery store could look a little different soon. The Colorado River, which provides water for about 15% of our country’s agriculture, is shrinking.
Colorado River water access agreement ends in 2026
Farmers are working with politicians to ensure enough water is getting to farms before a Colorado River water distribution agreement expires in 2026.
Farmers are working with politicians to ensure enough water is getting to farms before a Colorado River water distribution agreement expires in 2026.
Fondomonte: Arizona AG Kris Mayes suing company over groundwater pumping
Arizona's Attorney General is launching a lawsuit against the subsidiary of a Saudi Arabia company for allegedly pumping "extraordinary amounts of groundwater" in La Paz County.
Arizona's Attorney General is launching a lawsuit against the subsidiary of a Saudi Arabia company for allegedly pumping "extraordinary amounts of groundwater" in La Paz County.