Breaking News: Arizona limits new construction in Phoenix area, citing shrinking water supply

View in browser | nytimes.com   BREAKING NEWS Arizona will limit some new housing construction in the Phoenix area because of a shrinking water supply, a sign of looming trouble in the West. Thursday, June 1, 2023 4:45 PM ET The announcement of a groundwater shortage means Arizona would no longer give developers in areas of Maricopa County new permits to construct homes that rely on wells for water. Read more   ADVERTISEMENT You received this email because you signed up for NYTimes.com's Breaking News Alerts. To stop receiving Breaking News Alerts, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from the Times, manage your email preferences. Subscribe to the Times Get the NYT app Change Your Email Privacy Policy Contact Advertise California Notice The New York Times Company, 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10018