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Lake Powell's Water Level and Capacity Declining Due to Drought

Primul articol: 21 mar. 2022, 21:54 | Ultima actualizare: 21 mar. 2022, 21:54 | 1 sursa | 1 articol

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Lake Powell, a crucial water reservoir in the western United States, is facing a severe crisis as its water level continues to decline due to persistent drought conditions. Compounding the problem, the lake's total water storage capacity is also shrinking, further threatening water supplies for the region. This situation raises concerns about water availability for agriculture, municipal use, and hydroelectric power generation in the affected states, including Utah.

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Not only is Lake Powell's water level plummeting because of drought, its total capacity is shrinking, too Foto: CNN
CNN English 21 mar. 2022, 21:54 (acum 1457 zile)

Not only is Lake Powell's water level plummeting because of drought, its total capacity is shrinking, too

Lake Powell, the second-largest human-made reservoir in the US, has lost nearly 7% of its potential storage capacity since 1963, when Glen Canyon Dam was built, a new report shows.

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