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Historically low water level in two crucial US reservoirs threatens water and power for millions

The combined water level in two of the U.S.'s biggest reservoirs, Lake Powell and Lake Mead, has fallen to a historic low. Here's what to know.

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What happened The combined water level in two of the U.S.'s biggest reservoirs, Lake Powell and Lake Mead, has fallen to a historic low. Here's what to know.
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WCVB Boston (Hearst)News report · Jul 23, 3:57 PM

Historically low water level in two crucial US reservoirs threatens water and power for millions

The combined water level in two of the U.S.'s biggest reservoirs, Lake Powell and Lake Mead, has fallen to a historic low. Here's what to know.

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WMUR9 (Hearst, Manchester NH)News report · Jul 23, 3:57 PM

Historically low water level in two crucial US reservoirs threatens water and power for millions

The combined water level in two of the U.S.'s biggest reservoirs, Lake Powell and Lake Mead, has fallen to a historic low. Here's what to know.

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WTAE Pittsburgh (Hearst)News report · Jul 23, 3:57 PM

Historically low water level in two crucial US reservoirs threatens water and power for millions

The combined water level in two of the U.S.'s biggest reservoirs, Lake Powell and Lake Mead, has fallen to a historic low. Here's what to know.

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KCRA3 Sacramento (Hearst)News report · Jul 23, 3:57 PM

Historically low water level in two crucial US reservoirs threatens water and power for millions

The combined water level in two of the U.S.'s biggest reservoirs, Lake Powell and Lake Mead, has fallen to a historic low. Here's what to know.

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WISN12 Milwaukee (Hearst)News report · Jul 23, 3:57 PM

Historically low water level in two crucial US reservoirs threatens water and power for millions

The combined water level in two of the U.S.'s biggest reservoirs, Lake Powell and Lake Mead, has fallen to a historic low. Here's what to know.

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WYFF4 (Hearst, Greenville)News report · Jul 23, 3:57 PM

Historically low water level in two crucial US reservoirs threatens water and power for millions

The combined water level in two of the U.S.'s biggest reservoirs, Lake Powell and Lake Mead, has fallen to a historic low. Here's what to know.

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WMTW8 (Hearst, Portland ME)News report · Jul 23, 3:57 PM

Historically low water level in two crucial US reservoirs threatens water and power for millions

The combined water level in two of the U.S.'s biggest reservoirs, Lake Powell and Lake Mead, has fallen to a historic low. Here's what to know.

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KMBC9 (Hearst, Kansas City)News report · Jul 23, 3:57 PM

Historically low water level in two crucial US reservoirs threatens water and power for millions

The combined water level in two of the U.S.'s biggest reservoirs, Lake Powell and Lake Mead, has fallen to a historic low. Here's what to know.

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WGAL Susquehanna / KOAT7 (Hearst, Albuquerque)News report · Jul 23, 3:57 PM

Historically low water level in two crucial US reservoirs threatens water and power for millions

The combined water level in two of the U.S.'s biggest reservoirs, Lake Powell and Lake Mead, has fallen to a historic low. Here's what to know.

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WMUR Hearst WLKY32 (Louisville)News report · Jul 23, 3:57 PM

Historically low water level in two crucial US reservoirs threatens water and power for millions

The combined water level in two of the U.S.'s biggest reservoirs, Lake Powell and Lake Mead, has fallen to a historic low. Here's what to know.

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Jul 23, 3:57 PM: WCVB Boston (Hearst) joined the source map.

Jul 23, 3:57 PM: WMUR9 (Hearst, Manchester NH) joined the source map.

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