Pitkin County, Utah faces record drought levels, requiring external water sources due to failing systems.

The entities involved

• Lake Mead →

  lake in Johnston County, Wyoming, United States

  • Arizona and Nevada face severe water cuts due to deadlock over the Colorado River's impact on Lake Powell and Lake Mead.Sun 23:35
  • Pollution from 122 major oil, gas, coal, and cement companies is causing water loss in Lake Mead.Sat 08:53
• Utah →

  state of the United States of America

  • Student aid programs in Utah have been eliminated.Mon 16:14
  • El Niño drives heat waves and drought risk, with Pacific Ocean conditions affecting global weather patterns across regions including California, Colorado, and the Indian Ocean.Mon 15:20

Related events

• Haskell coordinates drought for Utah Division of Water Resources.Sep 2
• Utah, Texas, Nebraska, and Oklahoma are facing high fire risk and extreme drought conditions.Jun 29
• Due to severe drought, the relevant divisions in Utah (Water Resources and Emergency Management) are actively managing the crisis by issuing safety tips and hazard warnings.Jul 31
• Regional water woes and wildfire smoke plumes are prompting policy discussions across Pitkin County, Lake County, and Grand Junction, impacting the wider region including Utah.Jun 29