Under new federal rules effective August 31, 2026, Arizona faces significantly reduced allocation from the Colorado River, but state officials said no community will experience water shortages. Water bills will rise as a result of the reduced allocation and conservation measures.
Arizona is implementing water cuts due to depletion of the Colorado River, threatening Yuma County's agricultural output. Yuma County produces 90% of the U.S. winter salad greens, making the region critical to the nation's winter produce supply.