Sunday, April 19, 2026 — Water conditions across the American West are shifting rapidly, with early snowpack melt, drying rivers in New Mexico, and legal battles over groundwater in Arizona. This week’s Western Water Weekly video explores the growing pressure on water systems, new federal efforts on water reuse and contamination, and the emerging reality of extreme swings between drought and storms. As demand rises from agriculture to AI infrastructure, the region faces a critical moment in water management.
The video, which recaps last week’s news, is embedded below:
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