Why doesn Phoenix just stop growth to save water?
Fortunately, meeting current and future water demands during times of drought does not require stopping growth in Phoenix. Our current economy relies on continued growth. Most people in Phoenix and the region support policies that favor managed growth. We recently looked at the 50 year future of Phoenix and its ability to meet water needs of a growing city even under long-term drought. Our conclusion was that new water facilities and supplies needed for growth could be met without having a negative impact on existing customers. Phoenix is moving forward with new policies that take this approach, such as requiring low water use for new construction. Existing customers must still do their part — increasing your efforts to live a low-water-use lifestyle will mean that the City will be able to supply you with affordable water, even during drought.
