San Diego could help Nevada and Arizona shore-up their water supplies under a first-of-its-kind agreement.
Algae blooms happen when water levels are lower, there are higher levels of nutrients like phosphorus, and the water doesn’t circulate well.Â
The Central Nevada Health District says Walker Lake has been placed on a Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) advisory following a surface bloom.
Officials also say if you see water that looks discolored or smells bad, stay away.
TMWA hosted Smart About Water Day so people could learn about how water works in our region.
The Truckee Meadows Water Authority has restored water service following the water main break at Prater Way and Stanford Way in Sparks.
The Truckee Meadows and Lake Tahoe area is now in a moderate drought.
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TMWA says we will not need to release any drought reserves this year because there is sufficient storage in Lake Tahoe.
Heavy storms have poured billions of gallons into Lake Tahoe, stressing local water systems.