Water Rights
Summary
Phoenix is hiring outside lawyers to aggressively defend its share of the Colorado River. This move signals that city leaders are gearing up for a major legal battle to protect your future tap water.
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Impact analysis
You could see your water bills or local taxes go up as the city pays for expensive legal teams to fight for water rights.
Every Phoenix resident who wants to turn on the tap and actually have water come out in the coming decades.
Taxpayers footing the bill for pricey lawyers while other states and water users lock horns with Phoenix.
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