Cross-Country Water Pipeline from Eastern States to Arizona
Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Source: The Arizona Republic
A proposed large-scale pipeline project to transfer water from eastern U.S. states, such as the Mississippi River basin, to Arizona and the western U.S. to address water shortages caused by drought and shrinking Colorado River resources. The project is technically feasible but faces challenges including high costs, legal complexities, environmental risks, and energy demands for pumping water over
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage
- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The Arizona Republic
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Original status | planned |
Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description
Description | A proposed large-scale pipeline project to transfer water from eastern U.S. states, such as the Mississippi River basin, to Arizona and the western U.S. to address water shortages caused by drought and shrinking Colorado River resources. The project is technically feasible but faces challenges including high costs, legal complexities, environmental risks, and energy demands for pumping water over long distances and mountain ranges. |
Original sector | Water Infrastructure |
Budget |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Arizona |
City | Phoenix |
Source
Source | The Arizona Republic |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Water Supply and Storage |
Article published date | 2026-05-06 |
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