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The article reviews recent news from Arizona government limiting water supply allotted to farmers for 2022 due to the record breaking low of the Colorado river and the status of the drought. It reviews climate changes effects on our western water supply from the Colorado River and Arizona's share of its percentage being cut by an agreement from the early 1900s. The water supply will force farmers into seeking more resourceful ways of farming from drought proof crop to reducing their growing area and crop types but ultimately demands a change in how the western states and Arizona source their water supply as it effects our food supply for the future.

It is truly devastating how the drought is affecting the food supply and our farmers in Arizona, there is a need for better water management, and we need a lot more water in Arizona to survive in the intense heat.

I can't imagine how a farmer feels. The colorado river needs a dramatic change.

Conserving water is a must. We need water to do most of our living. We really don't think about water when we wash our hands, taking a shower, or even watering our lawn.

Agreed! Water is essential for everyone and we are wasting tons of it. Lots of us not even knowing! We recently had a person from our water company come to our home and tell us we were using too much water. Turns out we had a toilet constantly running. Makes you wonder how many other places are affected not even knowing.

Wow, the US used 170 gpd per capita while other counties like Australia only use 36! That is crazy. I completely agree that we should limit our water usage not just because it is wasteful, but also in my article it pointed out the benefits on our ecosystem.

Water is constantly being used, whether its simply for drinking, or maybe for watering the plants. Either way AZ doesn't have an endless supply of water. It's good for people to learn how to start being more conservative with the amount of water used on a daily basis.

Water is always being used, Taking a shower, drinking, doing your dishes, etc. I feel like people abuse water for sure, I'm happy Arizona is stepping up and trying to conserve water. I like how SRP made a list on how to teach us how to use water careful

This article provides information about how Arizonans can get the security they need for water availability. The text includes details on how ground water is managed as well as utilizing the Colorado river project to help with current water concerns.

I've been noticing how many people are sharing their concerns with water scarcity in Arizona, which is scary to think about. Any state that has hot, dry or humid weather is at high risk of this because of how much water is needed to survive in extreme temperatures. I appreciate the efforts described in the article about projects that are contributing to water scarcity in the nation and how to conserve as much as we can. Water is truly an under appreciated thing essential for the planet's survival.

This is about how the water security in Arizona is bad, and is in need of management of how we use water. The water in Arizona is told to be very much an important source for Arizona and is needed for our health.

Consumer information and definition about different types of bottle water, and where they come from. Educates consumer, so they can make informed decisions.

Wow! Thats interesting. I always wondered what the difference was between spring water and purified. I like that it showed the information in a chart whether than a long paragraph to read.

The article is short and to the point. Like myself, I believe that there are numerous people who are unaware of where their water comes from. I would have liked the article to include information on the types of materials or plastic used to bottle our water as well.

The article describes how Nestle takes advantage of a dangerous situation, in order to turn a profit. The state of California is known to have a water shortage; however, Nestle continues to take water to sell in bottles. While arguing the denial of the right of water to everyone, Nestle continues to take water from various places in America.

This article focuses on how the overpopulation and water scarcity will cause us to face problems with our food resources. The author proposes plans that we can follow to reduce the problem.

This was honestly eye opening seeing how much water is used everyday for even the most simplest of things. Reading about how much water it takes to produce food and how much of ends up being wasted in alarming. I recommend this article for anyone who has a topic that relates to this social issues at it provided in depth details on the matter. It's crazy knowing how much water we use daily without knowing how valuable it is, especially now.

The article is so true about water scarcity being our demise, it will be such an catastrophe for the food crisis to strike especially in Arizona. The drought plays a huge part in supporting water scarcity, it dries out our lands and empties out the rivers. There are some good solutions to how to resist against climate change.

Most of us don't think about the need for clean water; however 18 people die every hour from lack of safe drinking water. There is major inequality when it comes to access of decent water. If you have money, you have safe water. Impoverished people are not as lucky. It should also be pointed out that the privatization of water systems make it even more difficult for most people to have clean water.

This article describes the issues of water crisis in Flint, Michigan. However, it also states that 41 states have higher levels of lead in their water than is acceptable. This is a very dangerous and serious public health concern.

It is sad to think that the water we use for our daily necessities can be poisoned. Greedy companies are too concerned with money, they overlook our health. The article states that the longer this goes on, the more money we have to spend, so shouldn't that be an eye opener?

It is so sad that humans have to fight for clean water. Also it is horrible to think of all he children this happens to on a daily basis.

This site talks about how everyone should be given safe drinkable water. Water is essential to human life and should be given access to anyone poor or not.

Clean water is crucial for human health and it is unfortunate parts of the world does not have access to clean water. Many pesticides live in ground water and in some countries this is the water they must use to wash clothes and do other important tasks with.

Buying bottled water is on the rise. But what you don't know is, bottle water may not be any safer than your tap water. States that produce bottled water our except from FDA standards if the water was packaged and sold within the same state! The bottles of water that are covered by the FDA still are lacking. The FDA rules are weaker than most EPA rules for tap water.

With only 3% of world's fresh water, this causes the threat of water scarcity. Some of the main causes are water pollution, agriculture, population growth, overall climate change. This is overall damaging our ecosystems and lack water for everyone all around the world.

Water scarcity is one of the biggest concerns of our time. The photos and videos on this site do a good job of conveying how dire the situation is, and how we should be paying more attention to such a precious resource.

This is a huge concern especially when companies are starting to sell water for profit

An organization based out of Australia that helps poor countries to provide clean drinking water. Underlies the importance to global health thru clean water.

What a great organization! Water sanitiation is something that we take for granted here in America, it's easy to not think about the other countries that have clean water.

this website discusses several issues but this link actually takes you to the issue of unsanitary water. This caught my attention due to the fact that so many countries do not have this luxury that we do. Clean water is commonly overlooked in our society.

Information about contaminants of drinking water in the form of a table. Gives standards, regulations (also some which are in development) and evaluations of drinking water. Shows how different types of drinking water gets tested.

Is access to clean drinking water a right, or a privilege for those who can pay their bills? Two UN experts visit Detroit, Michigan to assess the charges that water cut-offs violate the human right to water and sanitation.

I am from Michigan, and I completely agree with this. It is ridiculous that access to clean water is being exposed as a privilege? Access to clean water is a right.

For some Native American communities facing water problems, hope ... Many homes on rural Native American reservations and in Alaskan Native villages lack access to clean water or sanitation, and the 65-year-old Norton lives in one .... of the Native American Rights Fund, a nonprofit that provides legal representation

Climate change and water and food insecurity are connected when natural disasters take place. As climate changes there is an increase in hunger globally. Around the world droughts and unexpected rain hits which makes food and water a constant issue.

Water sources Futures contracts are financial derivatives that reflect a contract between two parties that commit to exchange a water use right on a specific date, at an agreed price. That is, you do not buy water today, but the right to use it in the future.

Arizona has been considered in a water crisis for decades. This National Geographic article highlights the historical and economical significance of agriculture in Arizona and why its desperate times are worth being concerned about. The experience of sharing water burden, a ruling that was implemented and began in 2020, is a stress farmers never imagined.

This website is about the study of the water in Arizona drying out. It shows that Arizona is at a high possibility for facing a global water crisis with other states in the U.S.