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Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin
Coverage of Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin in the Nexus archive.
- Recent rain in DC region ‘didn’t do much to dent the drought’ of drinking water supply, expert says
Recent heavy rain in the D.C. region did not significantly improve the drinking water supply drought, as most rainfall occurred downstream from water suppliers' intakes. The Potomac River's flow remains below critical thresholds, prompting daily drought monitoring by local water providers.