Lake Mead’s Drop Threatens Power and Water | Reno News

Lake Mead is perilously low—less than two feet from its all-time record low—with projections showing it could plunge to 1,040 feet this summer and 1,015 feet next year, threatening water supplies and power for millions. In Boulder City, the council unanimously rejected a new data center project after being blindsided by federal approval, fearing it would strain already fragile water and power systems. One councilman warned of a looming “water catastrophe,” noting that at 1,035 feet, Hoover Dam’s hydropower output could plummet—and running generators at that level might even damage equipment. Without reliable hydropower, Boulder City could face skyrocketing electricity costs from the open market, turning a simple data center approval into a crisis for the region. 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/4459c4614a55ce23