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How far is Colorado River water transported from Lake Havasu to Southern California?
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Colorado River, near San Luis, Mex.
From Lake Havasu, which is impounded by the Parker Dam, water is transported approximately 250 miles across California to provide for the water needs of Los Angeles and the majority of the water supply for San Diego.1