Mesa and Water Agencies Unite to Reduce Demands on the Colorado River

November 16, 2022 at 12:56 pm

Today the City of Mesa partnered with several water agencies and providers throughout the West in a joint Memorandum of Understanding to protect the Colorado River system. Mesa has pledged continued commitment to water conservation, reducing water demands and maximizing the beneficial reuse of recycled water. Read the AMWUAblog article on this topic and the full press release.

In May of this year, the City of Mesa declared Stage I of its Water Shortage Management Plan. In response, drought messaging and outreach were intensified, and City Departments are working toward water use reduction across City facilities.

The City of Mesa recognizes the shared role in continuing to reduce demands on the Colorado River and will continue to build on current efforts to ensure a sustainable water future. To learn more, visit mesaaz.gov/water/water-shortage