"Colorado River System Faces Record Low Water Levels and Supply-Demand Imbalance"

Plumbing problems at Glen Canyon Dam, which holds back the second-largest reservoir in the U.S., have raised concerns about future water delivery to Southwestern states supplied by the Colorado River. The dam's damaged tubes could complicate water management as Lake Powell reaches low levels, potentially impacting water supply for millions of people and agricultural producers. Federal officials are evaluating the issues, and states and tribes reliant on the Colorado River are working on a long-term deal to share the dwindling resource.