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Millions of people rely on Colorado River water.
Water officials signed a memorandum of understanding to kick off efforts to sell Colorado River water across state lines.
The San Diego County Water Authority has added to its water supply by desalinating seawater.
Dan Dunham is the water authority's general manager.
He says that could allow the agency to leave some of its Colorado River water in Lake Mead for other states to buy.
The next step is for water officials to negotiate prices and other terms.
For NPR News, I'm Katie Anastas in San Diego.
Millions of people rely on Colorado River water.
Water officials signed a memorandum of understanding to kick off efforts to sell Colorado River water across state lines.
The San Diego County Water Authority has added to its water supply by desalinating seawater.
Dan Dunham is the water authority's general manager.
He says that could allow the agency to leave some of its Colorado River water in Lake Mead for other states to buy.
The next step is for water officials to negotiate prices and other terms.
For NPR News, I'm Katie Anastas in San Diego.