Following the announcement of the federal government’s plans to cut down on Arizona’s water allotment from the Colorado River, questions arose about how the state can sustain its residents while continuing to grow.
Danny Seiden, President and CEO of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce, joined “Arizona Horizon” to discuss the interplay between population growth and water use.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau data, Arizona recently ranked 8th in U.S. population growth with a boost of about 0.9% from July 2024 to July 2025. Along with the increase, the Bureau also found Arizona cities like Surprise and Goodyear have ranked among the top 15 U.S. cities seeing the largest numeric increases during the same time frame.
Looking ahead to how these Arizona cities will address this impending water cut, leaders have explored alternative water sources such as building new groundwater wells or advanced water purification plants.
