Area reservoirs, at historic lows, rebounding with October rains

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Area reservoirs, at historic lows, rebounding with October rains

Drought conditions had area water basins at 15-20 percent of average
Lemon Reservoir, northeast of Durango, hovered around 10 to 15 percent capacity this fall after the second lowest water year on record. While area reservoirs are near historical lows, a good snow year and spring runoff can change that in short order.
Vallecito Reservoir had to institute water-right restrictions, giving priority to people with senior water rights this year after drought plagued Southwest Colorado.

Area reservoirs, at historic lows, rebounding with October rains

Lemon Reservoir, northeast of Durango, hovered around 10 to 15 percent capacity this fall after the second lowest water year on record. While area reservoirs are near historical lows, a good snow year and spring runoff can change that in short order.
Vallecito Reservoir had to institute water-right restrictions, giving priority to people with senior water rights this year after drought plagued Southwest Colorado.
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