Lake Mead projections higher despite long hot summer; Las Vegas water use up 2%
A hot summer in Las Vegas pushed water consumption in August to the highest it has been all year, but the 2-year outlook for Lake Mead continues to improve. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation’s 24-month study, updated each month with projections that guide how dams along the Colorado River are managed, shows continued stability for Lake Mead for the rest of the year and through 2025. Currently, Lake Mead is at 1,063.77 feet, about the same as it has been since mid-June, give or take a foot. Lake levels are expressed as feet above sea level — altitude, not depth. Lake Mead is the nation’s largest reservoir, and it’s currently about 165 feet down from “full pool” level — 1,229 feet. It’s down to a third of its maximum capacity.
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