Drought likely to persist in Potomac River; higher chance of release from backup reservoirs

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Drought likely to persist in Potomac River; higher chance of release from backup reservoirs

The probability of releases from backup reservoirs to ensure an adequate drinking water supply in the Potomac River is higher than normal this year, according to the group that coordinates the three major water providers in the Washington, D.C. area. “It’s going to be dry,” said Michael Nardolilli, executive director of the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin. “I think we’re going to have a dry, at least couple of weeks here.” Asked…