“ Agriculture uses approximately 80% of the Colorado River's water, with irrigation for crops like alfalfa and hay being the largest consumers.” Alfalfa takes

“ Agriculture uses approximately 80% of the Colorado River's water, with irrigation for crops like alfalfa and hay being the largest consumers.” Alfalfa takes a massive 33% of that water. Most of that alfalfa goes to the Middle East. But sure, yeah metro areas getting the blame, as is tradition.