Lake Mead on the Brink | Las Vegas News

Lake Mead is perilously close to hitting a new record low, just shy of a foot from its all-time low set in 2022, as a 20-year drought, dry snowpack, and reduced water flow to protect Lake Powell push levels downward. With the lakebed increasingly exposed and Southern Nevada’s primary water source at risk, federal officials warn a historic low could occur before the month ends—current levels sit at 1,041.27 feet above sea level, a stark warning about the fragility of our water resources. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/aeeba0b2d49c00d3