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Looks like Moab could be facing a serious water shortage this summer. The snowpack is super low, so we all need to start thinking about conserving water.
At a glance
Stable — consistent level of discussion. 2 mentions in the last 30 days, 5 the 60 before, 1 the 90 before that.
The project relies on funding from the Permanent Community Impact Board (CIB).
All city water users will benefit from improved system reliability and pressure.
Everyone will need to conserve, but businesses that use a lot of water could really feel the pinch.
The report reflects conditions through the end of July and does not include rain since Aug. 1. Because monsoon storms are highly localized, rainfall can vary widely within the region.
Three of the seven states who rely on the Colorado River for water are expected to announce a key deal this week to reduce usage, according to a Los Angeles Times report. For Utah, the reported deal could take negotiating pressure off the state and o...
As of July 12, Mead was 27% full and Powell was 24% full, according to the Bureau of Reclamation.
There is more demand than there is supply in the river, which could be headed toward a system-wide crash.
Utah’s top official overseeing the Colorado River gave a serious warning alongside his counterparts from other states Tuesday: Utah’s farmers and ranchers, as well as some rural towns, are grappling with drastic water shortages from the ongoing droug...
NRCS hydrologist Logan Jamison said records for the Moab index date back to 1988 and show 2026 ranks among the driest years on record, behind only 2013.
Boulder, Colo. — Colorado River experts and decision makers gathered in Boulder, Colorado, this week to discuss the future of the water supply for 40 million people across the Southwest. At the registration table, a new white paper set the tone for ...
The city is working with the water district to better manage the cemetery well, which is important for maintaining our local green spaces.
The Grand County Planning Commission used a May 11 work session to review the draft Water Use and Preservation Element of the County General Plan. The public hearing — originally scheduled for May 26 — was pushed to roughly June 8.
Utah’s historically poor snow season is now translating into troubling summer water forecasts across much of the state, including southeastern Utah and the Moab region. A new federal water supply outlook released May 1 found Utah’s statewide...
The city is planning a new water tank to address long-term storage shortfalls and improve system pressure.
Moab just had a 100-year flood. What does that mean and how often does it happen? The Salt Lake Tribune
Lead present in Moab’s drinking water at legal levels The Times-Independent
Moab May Be Running Out Of Water. That’s Prompting Residents To Rethink Conservation And Development. KUER
How much water is really under Moab? Scientists say it's less than once thought KSL.com
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