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9.27.2007 12:00 AM

Atlanta's Water Supply Near Historic Low

Even Tropical Storms Can't Completely Dispel Drought Conditions

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By Dan Shapley

Metro Atlanta's two primary drinking water reservoirs could reach historic low levels soon, as the drought plaguing the Southeast continues to cause problems.

Tropical storms drenched parts of the region, bringing relief to parts of the southernmost portions of the drought-affected region, but at the same time the northern extent of drought grew, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor report this morning.

Click here for more details about the drought situation in the United States.


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