Officials issue warning as major US water supply faces historic shortage: 'It's a pretty significant issue'

Officials issue warning as major US water supply faces historic shortage: 'It's a pretty significant issue'

The Yakima Basin in Washington state is entering its third consecutive year of severe drought, marking what officials are calling the third-worst water shortage in the region's recorded history. What's happening? According to Apple Valley News, reservoirs across the Yakima Basin were operating at less than 40% capacity as of Aug. 1, well below normal for this time of year.  The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation announced that senior water rights holder…