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Current Water Supply and Drought Conditions

As part of our Regional Water Supply and Drought Awarenes Response Plan, COG issues monthly drought reports from April - October. We also encourage wise water use throughout the entire year - visit the wise water use campaign website for water conservation tips.

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

August 2012

• The most recent Potomac Basin Drought Monitor demonstrates the variability in precipitation across the region
• There is  an estimated 14% chance of releases from the Washington Metropolitan area's back-up water supply reservoirs for the 2012 summer and fall seasons
• Streamflows measured at Point of Rocks and Little Falls are above median levels
• Most of the groundwater monitoring wells report normal levels
• Precipitation levels in the Basin were above normal in July by 0.9 inches

Wise Water Use Tips for Outdoor Use - Lawn Care and Maintenance
Wise Water Use Tips for Summer and Early Fall
100 Ways to Save Water
Wise Water Use Landscaping and Watering Guide

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
COG's Drought and Water Supply Outlook
ICPRB's Water Supply Outlook
NOAA's Potomac Basin Drought Monitor
Climate Prediction Center - Drought Assessment
Palmer Drought Index/Crop Moisture
NIDIS - U.S. Drought Portal

Current River and Ground Water Conditions
Potomac River Flow at Little Falls
Potomac River Flow at Point of Rocks
Groundwater Levels for the Potomac River Basin

Current Precipitation Information
Washington, DC, Reagan National Airport Precipitation
Dulles Airport Precipitation
Climate Prediction Center - Precipitation Outlooks
Departure from Normal - 7 Day - MARFC
Standard Precipitation Index
Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center - Precipitation Forecast Maps
Quantitative Precipitation Forecast - MARFC
Quantitative Precipitation Forecast - NOAA
National Weather Service Short Term Weather Forecast - Washington, DC
National Weather Service Short Term Weather Forecast- Martinsburg, VA