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Water Worries Prompt Arizona to Limit Growth in Phoenix Outskirts

The move won’t affect the city much, but stems from a report that examined demand for water over the next century

By Jim Carlton
 and Eliza Collins
Phoenix and its surrounding area has seen explosive growth in recent years. Photo: Rebecca Noble/Bloomberg News

PHOENIX—Arizona paused new approvals on subdivision development in some of this city’s far-flung suburban areas, following a report that determined the fast-growing metropolis doesn’t have enough water to meet estimated demand over the next 100 years. 

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