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Current Water Supply and Drought Conditions

The 2009 reporting season is over. Stay tuned for the 2010 Drought and Water Supply Outlook Status Report in April 2010. Thanks!

UPDATE: October 2009
Precipitation in September was below average for the month - the Basin received 2.1 inches of rain, 1.2 inches below normal. Since January 2009 our region has received 28.20 inches of rain, 1.93 inches below normal. Streamflow levels were below normal for most of the month at Point of Rocks and Little Falls. Flows at Point of Rocks dropped below the low flow monitoring threshold of 2,000 cfs (1,292 mg) and as a result daily monitoring and reporting of Potomac withdrawals by the CO-OP water suppliers and ICPRB were conducted. For additional information, download the latest edition of COG’s Regional Drought and Water Supply Status and Outlook.

Update - September 24, 2009
The ICPRB (The Interstate Commission on Potomac River Basin) has indicated that flows at Point of Rocks and Little Falls continue to drop - flows at Point of Rocks dropped below the low flow monitoring threshold of 2,000 cfs. When this occurs, daily monitoring and reporting of Potomac withdrawals by the CO-OP water suppliers and ICPRB are conducted. Regional experts will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as needed.

Update - September 8, 2009
The ICPRB (The Interstate Commission on Potomac River Basin) has indicated that streamflow conditions in the Potomac have declined over the past week. Regional experts will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as needed.

Don't forget to check out our Water Use it Wisely Website for additional water conservation tips!

Wise Water Use Tips for Outdoor Use - Lawn Care and Maintenance

Wise Water Use Tips for Winter
Wise Water Use Landscaping and Watering Guide
Lawn Care Watering Tips from the Loudoun County Sanitation Authority
Lawn Care Watering Tips from Scott's Fertilizer

Current Water Supply and Drought Stages for the Region
Potomac River Co-op System Water Supply Agencies, Water Distribution Agencies, and Non-Potomac Co-op Water Supply Agencies
Current Drought Monitor and Status Reports
Most Recent Potomac Basin Drought Monitor
COG's Drought and Water Supply Outlook
Regional Reservoir Levels/Potomac River Status and Outlook
USDA Drought Monitor
Current River and Ground Water Conditions
Potomac River Flow at Little Falls
Current Precipitation Information
Washington, DC, Reagan National Airport Precipitation

 

 

 

 

 


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