Phoenix Plans Stage 2 Drought Response as Colorado River Cuts LoomPhoenix Acts to Protect Water Supplies as Federal Cuts LoomPhoenix’s Drought Plan Adds Surcharge as Water Cuts Approach
Phoenix may move into Stage 2 of its drought plan as soon as January, introducing voluntary water-use cuts, conservation incentives and a temporary surcharge for usage beyond set limits.Phoenix plans voluntary conservation, customer incentives and a limited surcharge as it prepares for Colorado River reductions expected to affect Arizona.Phoenix expects a Stage 2 drought warning as Colorado River cuts approach, asking customers to conserve and imposing a temporary fee on use above set limits.