Arizona, Nevada, California Reach Water Supply Agreement

Every Phoenix-area apartment investor and homebuilder has to make a case that their residents will have an adequate water supply. Many are breathing easier today. Leaders from the Greater Phoenix business and economic development community are applauding a landmark three-state agreement between Arizona, California, and Nevada to proactively reduce water consumption from the Colorado River.

This collaborative proposal, aimed at conserving an additional 3.2 million-plus acre-feet of water through 2028, demonstrates that the Lower Basin remains solution-driven in the face of unprecedented Western drought.

The agreement serves as a vital “bridge,” providing immediate stability to the river system and protecting the long-term viability of Lake Mead and Lake Powell. By taking these proactive steps now, the Lower Basin states are ensuring that the 40 million people who rely on this water and the economies they support can count on a secure future.

The proposal includes significant conservation commitments across the board, with California agreeing to reduce usage by approximately 13% and Arizona and Nevada continuing their history of substantial, measurable contributions to the system’s health.