With cuts expected to Colorado River water supplies, Valley cities are partnering to have more flexibility in water supplies.
The city of Phoenix helped to devise and last week joined a new program called SWAP, the Secure Water Arizona Program. It would never force water reallocation but would connect willing buyers and sellers in the spirit of mutual aid.
“It’s a practical program that will allow our state the flexibility to weather the uncertainties in the Colorado River basin,” Mayor Kate Gallego said during the July 1 council meeting.
