Federal government officials announced a more severe water shortage level in the Colorado River Basin, saying it is essential that states like Arizona dramatically reduce water use before drinking water supplies or power production are affected.
A bathtub ring watermark at Hoover Dam/Lake Mead, the country's largest man-made water reservoir, formed by the dam on the Colorado River in the Southwestern United States, is viewed on July 12, 2022 near Boulder City, Nevada.Federal government officials announced a more severe water shortage level in the Colorado River Basin Tuesday, saying it is essential that states like Arizona dramatically reduce water use before drinking water supplies or power production are affected.
More than 70% of the western U.S. is experiencing extreme or severe drought conditions, amplified by climate change.But the federal government is stopping short of forcing water cuts under its emergency authorities, saying that although state action has been insufficient, they would rather work together to find a solution that avoids harming people that rely on Colorado River water.
The Bureau of Reclamation could announce additional actions down the line if states don't reach these targets. Officials said the drought threatens the entire future of the Colorado River Basin, including drinking water supplies, power generation, wildlife and the river itself.
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