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Flows were a little lower at Point of Rocks station, but have improved. The water gage in the Potomac River at Point of Rocks (photo from ICPRB) Rockville, Md (KM) The Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin is keeping a close eye on the Potomac River during this time of moderate drou
That explains why the tap water may taste or smell funny. Some agriculture is taking a hit from the drought, but officials say water supply is sufficient to meet demands.
Are we becoming ... California? Last week, wildfire smoke choked the region—and this week, an unusually dry spring prompted federal and state officials to begin daily drought monitoring of the DC area. The good news, according to weather prediction models, is that showers are coming soon, which means our current drought could recede before many
With the ongoing lack of substantial rain, the streamflow of the Potomac River is so low that hourly drought monitoring has been triggered for the area’s prime drinking water supply.
Next week marks 30 years since the rupture of the Colonial Pipeline launched a geyser of oil in Reston, Virginia, before flowing into the Potomac River, D.C. area’s main source of drinking water.