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Verde River said to supply about 60% of Phoenix’s water; city investments highlighted
Summary
A brief Phoenix Minute segment said the Verde River provides nearly 60% of the city's water, that Phoenix has invested in dams since the 1950s and is working with partners on expansions tied to water scarcity, and described the river as a year-round habitat that supports central Arizona agriculture.
A brief recorded segment said the Verde River provides nearly 60% of the water used by Phoenix residents, and that Phoenix has invested in dam infrastructure along the river since the 1950s to store water for times of need. The segment added that the city is working with partners to expand those dams and linked the work to addressing water scarcity.
The segment described the Verde River as one of the last year-round rivers in the Southwest, saying it supports diverse wildlife and serves as a backbone for agriculture in central Arizona. The segment did not name data sources or officials when summarizing the figures and claims.
The remarks aired as part of a short Phoenix Minute-style feature; no formal city action or vote was announced in the recording. The segment presented the river's role in municipal supply, wildlife habitat and regional farming as the primary reasons the river matters to Phoenix residents.
