City of Phoenix to tap backup water supplies to meet demand over next 10 years

The City of Phoenix says it is not running out of water but will need to tap into backup supplies to meet demand over the next 10 years. Phoenix recently looked at its water supply and demand then evaluated how potential Colorado River water cuts will impact its water management. 

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