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Phoenix Combats Water Crisis with Innovative Wastewater-to-Drinking Water Plant

Phoenix is addressing its water crisis by constructing a plant that transforms wastewater into drinking water, as record heat shrinks the Colorado River supply. The facility, set to recharge groundwater and deliver water to homes by 2028, aims to alleviate drought pressure and lower river flows. Meanwhile, extreme heat has caused rapid snowmelt in Arizona, threatening reservoirs and forcing cities to rely more on groundwater. With no new sharing deal for the Colorado River by October, Phoenix is pushing innovative reuse programs to stretch supplies and prepare for deeper cuts.

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