ARIZONA NEWS

SRP reservoirs that feed metro Phoenix water supply nearing capacity

May 2, 2024, 10:00 AM | Updated: 10:36 am

Aerial view of Roosevelt Dam. SRP reservoirs responsible for supplying water to metro Phoenix are a...

SRP reservoirs responsible for supplying water to metro Phoenix are approaching capacity. (SRP Photo)

(SRP Photo)

PHOENIX — Following back-to-back wet winters in Arizona, the six reservoirs responsible for supplying water to metro Phoenix are approaching capacity, according to Salt River Project.

The entire system of SRP reservoirs is 93% full, according to the water and power utility provider. In February, the system was at 83% capacity.

Within this framework, the Salt River system stands 96% full, while the Verde River System is at 70% capacity.

The Salt and Verde systems haven’t experienced shortages like in areas dependent on water from the Colorado River, where demand has outstripped a dwindling supply during a time of drought, SRP said.

“SRP continually plans for drought every year, and productive winters like this one make the job so much easier. Our research shows we will continue to see wetter wet periods along with drier dry periods,” Tim Skarupa, senior manager of SRP Watershed Management, said in press release.

“The infrastructure currently in place, along with the water supply projects being evaluated, will enhance an already resilient system.”

SRP reservoir: Quest to increase storage

Over the next decade, SRP is focusing on increasing the storage capacity for the Verde River reservoir system. The initiative aims to harness more water provided by floods.

The utility provider is also working with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to explore options that would extend the release period for water in the Roosevelt Dam flood control space, the release said.

The extension would provide SRP and its partners more time to utilize the water effectively or store it underground for future use.

We want to hear from you.

Have a story idea or tip? Pass it along to the KTAR News team here.

Arizona News

Gadzooks Enchiladas & Soup closed its Tempe and Chandler locations....

Kevin Stone

Gadzooks Enchiladas & Soup closes 2 of its 5 metro Phoenix restaurants

Gadzooks Enchiladas & Soup, a family-owned Valley restaurant business, has shuttered two of its five locations.

14 minutes ago

A pedestrian was struck and killed on a freeway access road near downtown Phoenix Wednesday night....

Kevin Stone

Pedestrian struck and killed on freeway access road near downtown Phoenix

A pedestrian was struck and killed on a freeway access road near downtown Phoenix Wednesday night, authorities said.

1 hour ago

Westbound Interstate 10 was closed in Tempe early Thursday due to a law enforcement situation....

Kevin Stone

Interstate 10 closed in Tempe for investigation into fatal shooting

Westbound Interstate 10 was closed in Tempe for a homicide investigation early Thursday after a woman was found dead at a gas station, authorities said.

3 hours ago

(City of Phoenix media photo)...

Bailey Leasure

Phoenix reaches housing creation and preservation goal 5 years early

Phoenix announced it has reached its goal of creating or preserving over 53,000 houses throughout the city.

4 hours ago

The Mesa Library has begun installing solar panel canopies. In addition to generating energy, the s...

David Veenstra

Mesa Library installing solar panel canopies to generate energy, provide shaded parking

The Mesa Library has begun installing solar panel canopies. In addition to generating energy, the solar panel canopies will provide covered parking.

4 hours ago

Valley events calendar...

KTAR.com

Valley events calendar: Here’s a rundown of things to do around metro Phoenix

Our Valley events calendar keeps you up to date on the wide variety of activities across the Phoenix area.

5 hours ago

Sponsored Articles

...

Collins Comfort Masters

Collins Comfort Masters: Your go-to plumbing experts in Arizona

Collins Comfort Masters, a trusted name in HVAC, water and plumbing since 1985, is you go-to plumbers for the residents of Phoenix and the Valley.

...

Sanderson Ford

Sanderson Ford’s Operation Santa Claus: Spreading holiday cheer through pickleball

Phoenix, AZ – Sanderson Ford, a staple in the Arizona community, is once again gearing up for its annual Operation Santa Claus charity drive.

...

Schwartz Laser Eye Center

Don’t miss the action with this game-changing procedure

PHOENIX -- The clear lens exchange procedure has emerged as a popular alternative to LASIK eye surgery.

SRP reservoirs that feed metro Phoenix water supply nearing capacity