Colorado River Water Cuts for Arizona and Nevada to Remain Steady in 2025

Federal guidelines maintain current conservation levels amid ongoing drought and infrastructure improvements.

Arizona and Nevada will continue with 'Level 1 Shortage Condition' guidelines for the next water year.
Arizona will conserve 512,000 acre-feet, while Nevada will save 21,000 acre-feet of water.
The Colorado River's major reservoirs, Lake Powell and Lake Mead, are at 37% capacity.
Efforts under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act have led to significant water savings.
States and tribes are negotiating new water-sharing agreements for post-2026 guidelines.