Drought & Water
Denver Water Approves Higher Outdoor Rates, Lower Indoor Rates for 2027
Denver Water customers face higher bills starting Jan. 1, 2027, under a rate plan approved Wednesday, Oct. 28. The utility will charge more for outdoor watering and less for indoor use as it responds to extreme drought, with average single-family month...
Federal Officials Impose Steep Water Cuts for Three Western States as Colorado River Crisis Deepens
Arizona, California and Nevada will collectively reduce Colorado River water use by 1.25 million acre-feet annually over the next two years, with Mexico also cutting back, as the 26-year megadrought pushes reservoir levels to historic lows....