Up Next
Back to Show
PBS News Hour
Drought, overdevelopment cause record low water levels
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.
Support Provided By
Season

57:46
April 16, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

57:46
April 15, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

57:46
April 14, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

26:44
April 13, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode

26:45
April 12, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode

57:46
April 11, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

57:46
April 10, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

57:46
April 9, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

57:46
April 8, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

56:38
April 7, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

26:45
April 6, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode

26:45
April 5, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode