Drought, overdevelopment cause record low water levels

Persistent drought and overdevelopment cause record low water levels for tens of millions More

Despite a rainy and snowy winter out west, Lake Powell and Lake Mead, the reservoirs that provide water for 40 million Americans, are at record low levels due to the ongoing megadrought. Arizona is set to lose over 20% of its Colorado River water allotment this year alone. As Stephanie Sy reports, that’s leaving communities across the state scrambling to find alternatives.

AIR DATE 3/13/23