Las Vegas is asking companies that want to move or expand there to show how much water they plan to use

• Las Vegas is trying to balance economic growth and water conservation.
• The city is evaluating how much water a new businesses will use before green lighting them. 
• Conserving water helps sustain the Colorado River, which is at historically low levels.
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