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Potomac River seeing “unusual dryness” the last few months

by Kate Shunney

The Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin issues monthly water supply reports on the Potomac River’s water supply for the DC Metro area and general conditions for the length of the river.

Their July 6 and July 12 “Water Supply Outlook” reports that in the Washington metropolitan area, the Com- mission anticipates a higher likelihood of water releases from the backup reservoirs during the summer and fall of 2023.

“Despite receiving…