It’s been a very hot summer, with temperature records falling almost daily.
And that has everyone wondering: Will our water supply hold up as water is used to keep plants alive and more water evaporates into the air?
Well, so far, Lake Mead and Lake Powell upstream are doing well. According to reports, they are 37% full — it hasn’t been that high since 2021.
That doesn’t’ mean we can breathe easy.
But it raises questions. First, why is it doing even that well? And how close are the seven river states and tribes to coming up with an agreement on cuts in water usage?
The federal government has said the states need to agree by 2026.
Guest: Alex Hager, Colorado River Basin reporter, KUNC
