Shrinking Reservoirs Trigger Deeper Water Cuts for Lower Colorado River
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AUGUST 17, 2021
The Tier 1 shortage was triggered because the water level in Mead is projected to be 1,065 feet above sea level at the end of 2021 — 10 feet lower than the shortage threshold. Those guidelines expire at the end of 2025, and discussions are expected to begin later this year.
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