The water level at Lake Powell, the United States’ second-largest reservoir, has fallen to a record low. This development heightens concerns about the ongoing crisis in the Colorado River system.
The alarming milestone at Lake Powell was reached on Saturday. It comes approximately a week after the river’s other major reservoir, Lake Mead, also hit a historic low.
Plummeting water levels in these vital reservoirs pose a significant threat to the water and electricity supply for millions of people. The Colorado River system is a crucial source of water and power for numerous communities across the American West.
Source: Mongabay