So far, the storms have been beneficial to East Bay watersheds, which have mainly avoided the types of catastrophic flooding that has wracked parts of the South Bay and Monterey County. But even w…
After 11 atmospheric rivers and counting this winter, reservoirs that supply water to the East Bay are brimming. As of today, four out of five local East Bay reservoirs are completely full.
But despite concerns about capacity in other parts of the state during the current storms, water managers in the East Bay say local reservoirs are still safe. According to the East Bay Municipal Utility District , their total storage is currently at 87%. “That’s perfect. It means we have room in the reservoirs for the storm that’s coming in right now, and we’re creating space for the snowmelt,” said Andrea Pook, a spokesperson for EBMUD.So far, the storms have been beneficial to East Bay watersheds, which have mainly avoided the types of catastrophic flooding that has wracked parts of the South Bay and Monterey County.
“These last few years, it feels like records are being broken all the time.” Pook said. “We have the driest February through March on record, then wet years – so we always need to be smart about how we’re using water.” EL SOBRANTE, CA – JULY 21: San Pablo Reservoir and the boat launch left, are seen from this drone view in El Sobrante, Calif., on Wednesday, July 21, 2021.
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