Record drop at Lake Mead puts drinking water, farms, and electricity at risk across the Southwest

Record drop at Lake Mead puts drinking water, farms, and electricity at risk across the Southwest

A new low at Lake Mead, the country's largest reservoir, is sharpening fears about the deepening crisis in the Colorado River Basin. The drop is renewing concerns about drinking water supplies, farm irrigation, and hydropower across the Southwest. Here's what to know Recent data from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation showed Lake Mead at an elevation of 1,040.5 feet, edging below the previous record low of 1,040.58 feet set in July 2022, reported CN…

Lake Mead Crisis Sends Stark Warning to 40 million Americans

Lake Mead Crisis Sends Stark Warning to 40 million Americans The Colorado River is running out of water. Paul Craig […] Click this link for the original source of this article. Author: pcr3 This content is courtesy of, and owned and copyrighted by, https://www.paulcraigroberts.org and its author. This content is made available by use of...

Western water fight also impacts power generation

Back in May, Lake Mead had already dropped to 1,050 feet above sea level, which was 25 feet below its critical level of 1,075 feet. The huge reservoir, held in place by Hoover Dam, was just below 1,040 feet as of August 13. When the lake level falls to 1,035 feet, Hoover Dam will have

Western Water Crisis in Play for Higher Power Bills - Energy News Beat

The prolonged drought and structural water deficit in the Colorado River Basin are no longer just a threat to farms, cities, and ecosystems—they are increasingly a direct driver of higher electricity costs across the American West

Lake Mead Crisis Sends Stark Warning to 40 million Americans – Paul Craig Roberts

Lake Mead Crisis Sends Stark Warning to 40 million Americans The Colorado River is running out of water. Paul Craig […]