Will there really be no water in Lake Mead by 2017 ?

Question

This lake is in Arizona and it says that the water drought will affect seven states around it. By 2017

Answer 1

Entirely possible!

Likely? Not really.

There are many steps that be taken to forestall this. Most all of the water utility providers understand the water supply problems facing the arid SW area of the US and are undertaking steps to curb water usage.

More recycling of water for irrigation, xeroscaping in the yard, public education, and businesses using less.

A lot of electricity production depends on the flow of water so there has to be balance of electricity demands versus water consumption demands.

A big problem facing the Southwest is unregulated growth. With growth comes a demand for water. And it is becoming more scarce.

A even bigger problem facing citizens is that the days of cheap water are over. Rates are rising everywhere and big business(Oil Companies) are starting to invest in water providers.

Imagine your tap water being controlled by the oil companies. We have all seen what they have done with oil. If a crow flaps its' wings in Midland, Texas, oil prices go up!

Lake Mead will most likely not go dry. What is scary is that it could if conditions are ripe for it.

Answer 2

I think it gets some water from the snow pack.... which there is plenty of this year.  I think they spoke too soon, its not like they can accurately predict the weather more than a week ahead of time or something.

Answer 3

Lake Mead splits the states of Nevada and Arizona.  Local reports in Las Vegas are stating the year 2020.  And it would affect 6 states:  The four 4-corner states, Nevada, and California.  It has also been reported that water from the snowpack will be used to fill Lake Powell first.  Another marina just got moved by the US National Parks Service since it would be inoperable by the end of the summer when Lake Mead is expected to drop another 19 feet.

Answer 4

I believe that is the reservoir created by Hoover Dam.  If that's the case, then it seems highly improbable, since a key function of dams is to control the water level in the reservoir.