Central Arizona Project Worried About Snowpack Levels | The Locally Times

Central Arizona Project Worried About Snowpack Levels

This assessment comes as major Colorado River reservoirs face critically low levels. The AMWUA News Room, referencing a January 5, 2026 report, states Lake Mead stood at 33 percent full. The AMWUA News Room, citing a December 30, 2025 report, indicates Lake Powell dropped 36 feet in the past year, reaching only 27 percent of its capacity. This raises questions about the Glen Canyon Dam's ability to generate power. The Central Arizona Project delivers Colorado River water to parts of Arizona, including the ten large municipalities in Maricopa County that comprise AMWUA's membership. These municipalities collectively serve 3.7 million people, representing over 50 percent of Arizona's population, as detailed on AMWUA's "Our Members" page. Residents should monitor the outcomes of these upcoming Colorado River negotiations, which will directly influence future water allocations for Maricopa County.