Colorado River Drought and CAP Water Orders
Summary
The council reviewed stakeholder feedback regarding the large water users ordinance, emphasizing long-term water security and responsible conservation standards.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 8
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
Protects municipal water resources and ensures equitable cost distribution for industrial water consumption.
Tucson water utility ratepayers and residents dependent on long-term regional water security.
Large industrial or commercial water users subject to stricter consumption limits and surcharges.
Mentions & discussions (11)
What Happens To Tucson If Lake Mead Hits Dead Pool
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Arizona joins Nevada’s lawsuit challenging federal Colorado River plan
Arizona is joining a fight against the Trump administration’s 10-year plan for managing the Colorado River that could slash the state’s share of water. The Arizona Department of Water Resources filed a motion Friday to intervene in Nevada’s earlier ...
STUDY SESSION — September 22, 2026
With ongoing Colorado River shortages, Tucson Water is updating its drought plans and orders for the Central Arizona Project. The city is partnering regionally to secure water supplies and holding public town halls.
REGULAR MEETING — September 22, 2026
The city updated its rules for heavy water users to help conserve supplies amid ongoing Colorado River shortages. The council approved an 8,500 CCF threshold while ordering further study into a stricter 5,000 CCF limit.
STUDY SESSION — August 18, 2026
Tucson is negotiating changes to its water services agreement with the Pascua Yaqui Tribe to settle water rights within the city's service area — a big deal for regional water security amid Colorado River drought.
STUDY SESSION — August 5, 2026
Tucson is striking a deal where the federal government pays the city to expand its Avra Valley water storage project before 2032, in exchange for water storage and exchange rights that benefit tribal nations and others. It could strengthen the city's drought resilience and regional water partnerships.
Tucson says it’s ready for Federal water supply cuts
Tucson says it’s ready for Federal water supply cuts KGUN 9
STUDY SESSION — June 23, 2026
Tucson is locking in a federal agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation to secure water storage and infrastructure funding to help protect the city against Colorado River water shortages.
Phoenix and Tucson create emergency water reserve, anticipating Colorado River cuts
Phoenix and Tucson create emergency water reserve, anticipating Colorado River cuts Planetizen
The Future of Southern Arizona's Water: What Colorado River cuts could mean for Tucson’s water supply
The Future of Southern Arizona's Water: What Colorado River cuts could mean for Tucson’s water supply AZPM News
REGULAR MEETING — February 18, 2026
The council reviewed stakeholder feedback regarding the large water users ordinance, emphasizing long-term water security and responsible conservation standards.
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