>“This year’s inflows have intermittently transitioned between above normal to well below normal, triggering drought operations almost a month earlier than last year.” said Stan Simpson, senior water manager for the Savannah District. “The sudden extreme dry conditions are referred to as a flash drought.”
How long ago was it that the area got into more serious water supply troubles due to drought? 5 or 10 years? Isn’t this the time to do the homework to ensure things will be okay if the new plant is built?
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Slow news day, apparently.
The concern of the public is not misplaced.
>“This year’s inflows have intermittently transitioned between above normal to well below normal, triggering drought operations almost a month earlier than last year.” said Stan Simpson, senior water manager for the Savannah District. “The sudden extreme dry conditions are referred to as a flash drought.”
The current state of drought in the area. [https://www.sas.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Stories/Article/3867676/upper-savannah-river-reservoirs-enter-drought-level-1/](https://www.sas.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Stories/Article/3867676/upper-savannah-river-reservoirs-enter-drought-level-1/)
How long ago was it that the area got into more serious water supply troubles due to drought? 5 or 10 years? Isn’t this the time to do the homework to ensure things will be okay if the new plant is built?