This email reports observed flows and demands as part of ongoing drought operations. A separate email will be provided with today's information for the annual drought exercise.
The National Weather Service reports that rain fell across the entire basin over the last 24 hours. Accumulation totals range from trace amounts to 1.25 inches. There may be an additional accumulation of trace amounts today. The 72-hour forecast indicates the basin may receive between one- and three-quarters of an inch of rain.
Daily Flows:
Little Falls gage flow 09/30: 1110 MGD (1710 cfs)
Little Falls gage flow 10/01: 1110 MGD (est., based on recently available real time data) (1720 cfs)
Note: Gage flow at Little Falls is measured after water supply withdrawals.
Point of Rocks flow 09/30: 960 MGD (1490 cfs)
Point of Rocks flow 10/01: 1000 MGD (est., based on recently available real time data) (1540 cfs)
Net Potomac Production (09/30/14):
FW Corbalis raw water withdrawal (Potomac): 90 MGD
WSSC Potomac Production: 117 MGD
Aqueduct withdrawal: 153 MGD
Total Potomac demand: 360 MGD