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Jewish News 24 · Aug 16, 2026

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💧 LAKE POWELL FALLS TO RECORD LOW: Lake Powell, the nation’s second-largest reservoir and a critical source of water and electricity across the Southwest, has fallen to its lowest level on record, dropping to about 3,519.9 feet and edging below the previous low set in 2023. The reservoir now sits less than 30 feet above the minimum elevation needed for hydropower generation at Glen Canyon Dam, highlighting mounting pressure on the drought-stricken Colorado River system.

💧 *LAKE POWELL FALLS TO RECORD LOW:* Lake Powell, the nation’s second-largest reservoir and a critical source of water and electricity across the Southwest, has fallen to its lowest level on record, dropping to about 3,519.9 feet and edging below the previous low set in 2023. The reservoir now sits less than 30 feet above the minimum elevation needed for hydropower generation at Glen Canyon Dam, highlighting mounting pressure on the drought-stricken Colorado River system.

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