The Colorado River is facing an alarming water shortage for the first time ever

Source: The Hill | May 28, 2021 | Christian Spencer

The declining water supply could affect millions for years to come.

Between Las Vegas and Arizona, Lake Mead, the body of water that is fed by the Colorado River, dropped below 1,075 feet on Tuesday. The low water marks are signaling what could be the first-ever water shortage on the Colorado River, CNN reports.

The lake’s levels show a continuing decline, according to the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR), and any hope of recovery won’t happen until at least the end of 2022.

According to CNN, if the water level next year is projected to be below 1,075 feet, it would mean that, for the first time, the Colorado River is experiencing a water shortage. If that were the case, water deliveries for nearby communities would be cut significantly — and it would be felt across states. 

More than 50 percent of Arizonians will be affected by the water shortage, reports KNXV, a local ABC affiliate that is licensed to Phoenix. 

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