After years of drought, water levels are steadily improving at both lakes in the Southwest.
by the Lake Powell Water Database showing the reservoir's steep recovery of more than 30 feet since April levels. The lake's water levels have started a slow decline since July but it remains in a much better situation compared with last year.
Boats are seen docked along the Colorado River where it widens into Lake Mead on April 15 in Boulder City, Nevada. The lake's water levels have been rising steadily since April, but it is still below drought contingency plan levels.In the updated operating conditions, Lake Mead will operate at a Level 1 Storage Condition. The classification requires a reduction in Colorado River water allocation for Arizona, Nevada and Mexico.
The Level 1 Storage Condition requires reduced Colorado River water use for Arizona, Nevada and Mexico. Arizona must operate at an 18 percent deduction from its annual allocation and reduce water usage by 512,000 acre-feet. Nevada will reduce water usage by 21,000 acre-feet, a 7 percent deduction, and Mexico will reduce water usage by 80,000 acre-feet, a 5 percent reduction.
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