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Sunday, February 2, 2025

Scottsdale residents urged to cut water use amid ongoing drought concerns

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David D. Ortega (left), Mayor of the City of Scottsdale and Barry Graham, Vice Mayor of the City of Scottsdale | https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/council

David D. Ortega (left), Mayor of the City of Scottsdale and Barry Graham, Vice Mayor of the City of Scottsdale | https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/council

About two-thirds of Scottsdale's water is sourced from the Central Arizona Project, a network of aqueducts, tunnels, pumping plants, and pipes that transport Colorado River water to Pima, Pinal, and Maricopa counties.

Despite experiencing a wet and snowy winter season, officials emphasize that one year of good precipitation cannot reverse decades-long drought conditions. Further shortages in the Colorado River supply are anticipated. Consequently, residents and businesses in Scottsdale are being urged to reduce their water usage by at least 5%.

Scottsdale Water offers assistance for this initiative. Residents can schedule an irrigation system checkup with a certified specialist who will help identify leaks and ensure proper programming of irrigation systems. To arrange a checkup, individuals can call 480-312-5650.

Additionally, there are incentives available for those who save water through various rebates. Customers can also monitor their water usage in real time and receive leak notifications via the WaterSmart portal.

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