Boating, Swimming in the Potomac River: How Safe Is It? Judging by use, residents of the Potomac basin love their rivers and streams. As air and water temperatures rise in the summer, residents take to their favorite fishing, swimming and boating spots. Access areas and beaches along the river from its mouth to the North Branch Potomac draw crowds of people pursuing their favorite pastimes and a love of the river resource. |
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Cooperative Water Supply Operations on the Potomac
OverviewThe Section for Cooperative Water Supply Operations of the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin (CO-OP) began in the early 1960s and has helped maintain adequate water supply for the region's growing population. Read more about CO-OP History. CO-OP was created to coordinate water supply operations of the three independent water suppliers in the Washington, D.C. area during times of drought. During times of low Potomac River flows, CO-OP may post Monitoring Updates on current available water resources. In drought years, CO-OP may make releases from regional reservoirs to ensure that minimum environmental flow requirements and water supply withdrawals can be met. In non-drought years, CO-OP works closely with member utilities to conduct annual Drought Exercise to keep operations crisp. Learn more about water supply in the region by visiting the Resource Reliability Studies and Water Supply Links section. |
More on CO-OPWater Supply OutlooksDrought StatusNational Weather Service Potomac Basin Monitor Background |
Last Updated (Thursday, 02 September 2010 14:36)