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  1. Phoenix area can't meet groundwater demands over next century  The Washington Post
  2. Arizona announces limits on construction in Phoenix area as groundwater disappears  CNN
  3. Drought, water overuse prompt Arizona to limit construction in some fast-growing parts of Phoenix  WHIO
  4. New Arizona development projects paused due to dwindling water supply  FOX 10 News Phoenix
  5. Arizona Limits Construction Around Phoenix as Its Water Supply Dwindles  The New York Times
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Arizona officials announced Thursday the state will no longer grant certifications for new developments within the Phoenix area, as groundwater rapidly disappears amid years of water overuse and climate change-driven drought.Arizona officials announced Thursday the state will no longer grant certifications for new developments within the Phoenix area, as groundwater rapidly disappears amid years of water overuse and climate change-driven drought.

Arizona announces new limits on construction in Phoenix area as groundwater disappears | CNN

In what could be a glimpse of the future as climate change batters the West, officials ruled there’s not enough groundwater for projects already approved.

Arizona Limits Construction Around Phoenix as Its Water Supply Dwindles - The New York Times

The halt in new construction will affect Buckeye and Queen Creek.The halt in new construction will affect Buckeye and Queen Creek.

Gov. Hobbs announces pause for new home builds that rely on groundwater

Arizona will not approve new housing construction on the fast-growing edges of metro Phoenix that rely on groundwater thanks to years of overuse and a multi-decade drought worsened by climate change. In a news conference Thursday, Gov. Katie Hobbs announced the pause on new construction that would affect some of the fastest-growing suburbs of the nation’s fifth-largest city. Driving the state’s decision was a projection that showed that over the next 100 years, demand for almost 5 million acre-feet of groundwater in metro Phoenix would be unmet without further action, Hobbs said. An acre-foot of water is roughly enough to serve two to three U.S. households per year.

Drought, water overuse prompt Arizona to limit construction in some fast-growing parts of Phoenix | AP News

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Amitav Ghosh on Twitter: ""a glimpse of the future", in a city that embodies 'The Great Derangement'. Arizona Limits Construction Around Phoenix as Its Water Supply Dwindles https://t.co/P1S2rNwNQ4" / Twitter

Wajahat Ali on Twitter: "Thankfully we have the GOP that doesn't believe in climate change and clean water and regulation and is gunning for the Rapture. Oh well. Arizona Limits Construction Around Phoenix as Its Water Supply Dwindles https://t.co/4z86wLKQ7W" / Twitter

Jeremy Duda on Twitter: "New housing in the Phoenix area can no longer rely on groundwater to meet its 100-year water requirement, a policy that's likely to have the biggest impact in fast-growing parts of the southeastern and western Valley https://t.co/orZKnk2CsU" / Twitter

Arizona's water agency will stop approving new development that relies solely on groundwater after a new model shows a projected shortfall.Arizona's water agency will stop approving new development that relies solely on groundwater after a new model shows a projected shortfall.

New groundwater model shows a shortfall; state will halt some growth

Gov. Katie Hobbs is putting a pause on new development projects because of a dwindling water supply in our state. But will it impact construction that's already underway? FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas has the details.Gov. Katie Hobbs is putting a pause on new development projects because of a dwindling water supply in our state. But will it impact construction that's already underway? FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas has the details.

New Arizona development projects paused due to dwindling water supply

The move comes after the Phoenix area led the nation in population growth.The move comes after the Phoenix area led the nation in population growth.

Arizona Restricting Phoenix Construction As Groundwater Dries Up—Gov. Assures ‘Water Future Is Secure’

Arizona officials have announced the state will no longer grant certifications for new developments within the Phoenix area, as groundwater rapidly disappears amid years of water overuse and drought.Arizona officials have announced the state will no longer grant certifications for new developments within the Phoenix area, as groundwater rapidly disappears amid years of water overuse and drought.

Arizona announces construction limits around Phoenix as groundwater disappears

The state of Arizona on Thursday restricted future home-building in the Phoenix area due to a lack of groundwater, based on projections showing that wells will run dry under existing conditions.The state of Arizona on Thursday restricted future home-building in the Phoenix area due to a lack of groundwater, based on projections showing that wells will run dry under existing conditions.

Arizona restricts Phoenix home construction amid water shortage | Reuters

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Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs unveiled a groundwater model and the Arizona Department of Water Resources' latest study the state's conditions.

'Our water future is secure': Gov. Hobbs unveils groundwater model

The decision to stop developers from building some new subdivisions is a sign of looming trouble in the West where overuse, drought and climate change are straining water supplies.The decision to stop developers from building some new subdivisions is a sign of looming trouble in the West where overuse, drought and climate change are straining water supplies.

Arizona limits new construction in Phoenix area, citing shrinking water supply | The Seattle Times

A new study found that under current conditions, 4% of the Phoenix metro's demand for groundwater won't be met over the next 100 years.

With groundwater disappearing, Arizona limits construction in Phoenix area | The Week

A new study found that under current conditions, 4% of the Phoenix metro's demand for groundwater won't be met over the next 100 years.

With groundwater disappearing, Arizona limits construction in Phoenix area | The Week

Phoenix got a glimpse of its future on Thursday, and it does not appear to include the sort of multiplying development that has made it the nation's fastest-growing metropolitan...

Lacking Sufficient Water, Arizona to Curb Homebuilding

Arizona to restrict some new construction in fast-growing areas of Phoenix reliant on groundwater - KESQ

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Thursday's announcement is the first real acknowledgment Arizona's water supply cannot support all anticipated growth.

Arizona won't issue new-home permits in some far fringes of Phoenix

The state of Arizona today said it will no longer issue new development approvals based on groundwater alone. The state of Arizona today said it will no longer issue new development approvals based on groundwater alone.

Facing water shortages, Arizona will curtail some new development around Phoenix | WBUR

Facing groundwater deficit, Phoenix halts new construction

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Arizona officials say there’s not enough water for construction projects that have already been approved and will limit future projects.

Arizona limits construction in Metro Phoenix over water concerns, reports say - AZ Big Media

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona will not approve new housing construction on the fast-growing edges of metro Phoenix that rely on groundwater thanks to years of overuse and a multi-decade drought that is sapping its water supply.PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona will not approve new housing construction on the fast-growing edges of metro Phoenix that rely on groundwater thanks to years of overuse and a multi-decade drought that is sapping its water supply.

Drought, water overuse prompt Arizona to limit construction in some fast-growing parts of Phoenix

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona will not approve new housing construction on the fast-growing edges of metro Phoenix that rely on groundwater thanks to years of overuse and a multi-decade drought that is sapping its water supply. In a news conference Thursday, Gov. Katie Hobbs announced the restrictions that could affect some of the fastest-growing suburbs of the nation's fifth-largest city. Officials said developers could still build in the affected...

Drought, water overuse prompt Arizona to limit construction in some fast-growing parts of Phoenix

We must move with urgency to save our state from a manageable shortage that has metastasized into a deadly cancer due to spools of red tape and a federal government that sometimes seems like it wouldn’t care much if Arizona blew away on the wind.We must move with urgency to save our state from a manageable shortage that has metastasized into a deadly cancer due to spools of red tape and a federal government that sometimes seems like it wouldn’t care much if Arizona blew away on the wind.

Time for Senate to act to put more tools in Arizona’s water toolbox | Arizona Capitol Times

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Gov. Hobbs said Arizona’s way of ensuring 100-year water supplies for its communities is a model for other states.Gov. Hobbs said Arizona’s way of ensuring 100-year water supplies for its communities is a model for other states.

Groundwater conservation receives state funding

PHOENIX — State water officials said Thursday they won’t issue any permits for new subdivisions for some areas on the fringes of Phoenix, the first real acknowledgment that the …PHOENIX — State water officials said Thursday they won’t issue any permits for new subdivisions for some areas on the fringes of Phoenix, the first real acknowledgment that the …

Lack of water puts some Queen Creek, Buckeye building on hold | The Daily Independent at YourValley.net

Arizona will pause approvals of some development projects in areas where groundwater would be the only water source. The announcement comes after a new report projects shortfalls in water supply in the Phoenix area.To build a new home in most of Arizona, developers must prove the property has enough water supply to last 100 years. But a new study by the Arizona Department ofArizona will pause approvals of some development projects in areas where groundwater would be the only water source. The announcement comes after a new report projects shortfalls in water supply in

Arizona will limit some new construction due to projected groundwater shortfalls | KJZZ

Drought, water overuse prompt Arizona to limit construction in some fast-growing parts of Phoenix – WHIO TV 7 and WHIO Radio

Arizona will not approve new housing construction on the fast-growing edges of metro Phoenix that rely on groundwater thanks to years of overuse and a multi-decade drought worsened by climate change. In a news conference Thursday, Gov. Katie Hobbs announced the pause on new construction that would affect some of the fastest-growing suburbs of the nation’s fifth-largest city. Driving the state’s decision was a projection that showed that over the next 100 years, demand for almost 5 million acre-feet of groundwater in metro Phoenix would be unmet without further action, Hobbs said. An acre-foot of water is roughly enough to serve two to three U.S. households per year.

Drought, water overuse prompt Arizona to limit construction in some fast-growing parts of Phoenix - KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News

(Reuters) - The state of Arizona on Thursday restricted future home-building in the Phoenix area due to a lack of water, based on projections showing ...

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Arizona will not approve new housing construction on the fast-growing edges of metro Phoenix that rely on groundwater thanks to years of overuse and a multi-decade drought worsened by climate change. In a news conference Thursday, Gov. Katie Hobbs announced the pause on new construction that would affect some of the fastest-growing suburbs of the nation’s fifth-largest city. Driving the state’s decision was a projection that showed that over the next 100 years, demand for almost 5 million acre-feet of groundwater in metro Phoenix would be unmet without further action, Hobbs said. An acre-foot of water is roughly enough to serve two to three U.S. households per year.

Drought, water overuse prompt Arizona to limit construction in some fast-growing parts of Phoenix - KOB.com

Arizona will not approve new housing construction on the fast-growing edges of metro Phoenix that rely on groundwater thanks to years of overuse and a...Arizona will not approve new housing construction on the fast-growing edges of metro Phoenix that rely on groundwater thanks to years of overuse and a...

Arizona limits new construction in areas of Phoenix as water supply dwindles - MarketWatch

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona will not approve new housing construction on the fast-growing edges of metro Phoenix that rely on groundwater thanks to years of

Arizona to restrict some new construction in fast-growing areas of Phoenix reliant on groundwater

Arizona Announces Phoenix Area Can’t Grow Further on Groundwater - Inside Climate News

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Arizona will not approve new housing construction on the fast-growing edges of metro Phoenix that rely on groundwater thanks to years of overuse and a multi-decade drought worsened by climate change. In a news conference Thursday, Gov. Katie Hobbs announced the pause on new construction that would affect some of the fastest-growing suburbs of the nation’s fifth-largest city. Driving the state’s decision was a projection that showed that over the next 100 years, demand for almost 5 million acre-feet of groundwater in metro Phoenix would be unmet without further action, Hobbs said. An acre-foot of water is roughly enough to serve two to three U.S. households per year.

Drought, water overuse prompt Arizona to limit construction in some fast-growing parts of Phoenix - KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News

Arizona will not approve new housing construction on the fast-growing edges of metro Phoenix that rely on groundwater thanks to years of overuse and a multi-decade drought worsened by climate change.Arizona will not approve new housing construction on the fast-growing edges of metro Phoenix that rely on groundwater thanks to years of overuse and a multi-decade drought worsened by climate change.

Drought, water overuse prompt Arizona to limit construction in some fast-growing parts of Phoenix

Arizona will not approve new housing construction on the fast-growing edges of metro Phoenix that rely on groundwater thanks to years of overuse and a multi-decade drought worsened by climate change.Arizona will not approve new housing construction on the fast-growing edges of metro Phoenix that rely on groundwater thanks to years of overuse and a multi-decade drought worsened by climate change.

Drought, water overuse prompt Arizona to limit construction in some fast-growing parts of Phoenix

Arizona will not approve new housing construction on the fast-growing edges of metro Phoenix that rely on groundwater thanks to years of overuse and a multi-decade drought worsened by climate change.Arizona will not approve new housing construction on the fast-growing edges of metro Phoenix that rely on groundwater thanks to years of overuse and a multi-decade drought worsened by climate change.

Drought, water overuse prompt Arizona to limit construction in some fast-growing parts of Phoenix

Arizona will not approve new housing construction on the fast-growing edges of metro Phoenix that rely on groundwater thanks to years of overuse and a multi-decade drought worsened by climate change.Arizona will not approve new housing construction on the fast-growing edges of metro Phoenix that rely on groundwater thanks to years of overuse and a multi-decade drought worsened by climate change.

Drought, water overuse prompt Arizona to limit construction in some fast-growing parts of Phoenix

Arizona will not approve new housing construction on the fast-growing edges of metro Phoenix that rely on groundwater thanks to years of overuse and a multi-decade drought worsened by climate

Arizona to restrict some new construction in fast-growing areas of Phoenix reliant on groundwater | Associated Press | wfmz.com

Arizona will not approve new housing construction on the fast-growing edges of metro Phoenix that rely on groundwater thanks to years of overuse and a multi-decade drought worsened by climate

Drought, water overuse prompt Arizona to limit construction in some fast-growing parts of Phoenix | Business | postregister.com

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