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What Lake Mead Needs To Get Water Levels Back Up at Drought-Hit Reservoir

"We have a long way to go to begin to pull ourselves out of this 20+ year drought in the larger Colorado River basin," expert Andrea K. Gerlak told Newsweek.

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Lake Mead Water Levels Before and After Drought Is Sobering Shot of Future

Before the drought hit in 2000, Lake Mead s water levels used to hit highs of 1,225 feet. Now, they reach lows of 1,040 feet.

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Lake Mead Update: Are Water Levels Rising?

In July, the lake s water levels were the lowest they have been since the reservoir was first constructed in the 1930s, at 1,040 feet.

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US Drought: Colorado River Water Levels Drop by 20%, the Lowest This Century

The Colorado River is crucial for providing water supply and generating power. Drought has already affected Colorado River's water levels, which has reportedly dropped by 20% and is the lowest this century, according to the United States Geological Survey.

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Why Is the Colorado River Drying Up?

The Colorado River s flow, which provides water to about 40 million people, has dropped by 20 percent over the last century.

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