States may meet federal deadline on new Colorado River water-sharing deal
Summary
States might reach a new agreement about sharing water from the Colorado River, which is essential for drinking and farming for about 40 million people.Key Facts
- The Colorado River provides water to around 40 million people.
- The river is important for both drinking water and farming.
- The Colorado River's water supply is decreasing.
- States are working on a new plan to share the river's water.
- There is a federal deadline for these states to finalize this water-sharing plan.
