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Federal government proposes Colorado River water use cuts for California, Arizona and Nevada
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Rachel Frazin and The Hill , as published by KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· July 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on the proposed cuts and their implications are available from KTSM 9 News, which is following the development of this story as the West faces increasing dryness and the need to manage the river's dwindling water supply.
The federal government has proposed cuts to water use from the Colorado River for several states. California, Arizona, and Nevada are the states that would be affected by these potential cuts. The Colorado River is a major source of water for the Western states, providing drinking water and water for various uses.
Further details on the proposed cuts and their implications are available from KTSM 9 News, which is following the development of this story as the West faces increasing dryness and the need to manage the river's dwindling water supply.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 31, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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