The Southwest
Ground zero for the Colorado River crisis and the nation's most advanced reuse programs.
4
States
36.5%
Avg reuse
159
Avg gpcd
4
In severe+ drought
States in the Southwest
AZ
Arizona
Severe (D2)♻ Established reuse
52%
Wastewater reused
181
Gal / person / day
NV
Nevada
Extreme (D3)♻ Established reuse
60%
Wastewater reused
197
Gal / person / day
NM
New Mexico
Extreme (D3)♻ Developing reuse
18%
Wastewater reused
146
Gal / person / day
TX
Texas
Severe (D2)♻ Established reuse
16%
Wastewater reused
110
Gal / person / day