DC region’s water reserves may be tapped this summer if drought persists

Despite all the latest rain the D C region remains under a drought watch Now that begs the question will water restrictions come into play this summer The area s been under a drought watch since July when authorities advised the population to use water wisely The alert marked the first time it was implemented since according to the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments Latest drought update shows much of Maryland and D C as well as parts of Virginia are under moderate to severe drought alerts Courtesy News Michael Nardolilli is the executive director of the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin He spoke with News Chief Meteorologist Veronica Johnson saying that if the region doesn t get enough rain this spring and summer the water reserves may need to be tapped We estimate that there s a to probability that we will be drawing down those reservoirs in the summer and the fall he commented Historically Nardolilli revealed the region s maintained an to probability of having to draw down reserves After nearly a week s worth of continuous rain spells the D C area will continue to experience the downpour through Friday evening Source