
January 25, 2023
On Jan. 1, Scottsdale cut off the water it long provided to Rio Verde Foothills, saying it needs to guarantee there is enough for its own residents amid a deep, long-lasting drought. (Photo/Adobe Stock)
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Scottsdale city officials have approved a proposal that would temporarily restore the water supply to a nearby community.

Scottsdale will consider a joint plan with Maricopa County that would supply water again to a community that had its access cut off.

An Arizona judge says she won't compel Scottsdale to resume an arrangement that allowed residents of a neighboring community to get their water from a city standpipe, saying the flap isn't the court's concern.