Link to the website of the Decision Center for a Desert City Decision Center for a Desert City's WaterSim Model
WaterSim arrow showing page's location in website WaterSim Explorer

Change the inputs on the left and see the simulated effect on water use projections on the right.

Inputs     arrow Outputs
Colorado River

Salt and Verde Rivers

Water demand based on population and agricultural use

Water shortage policy
 
Legend for the Maricopa County Water Sources graph

This graph depicts the amount of water available from various sources based on the simulation.
  
Legend for the Maricopa County Water Uses graph

This graph depicts the amount of water calculated to be demanded by various uses, subject to the availability of water from the sources.
  
Legend for the Change in Groundwater Supply graph

This graph depicts the calculated accumulated change in groundwater since the starting year of the model simulation due to recharging and pumping.
  
Legend for the Gallons per Capita per Day graph

This graph depicts the calculated commercial and residential water usage in gallons per person per day after taking into account water supply, water demand, and water policy.