In a clear sign that California is not facing water shortages or a drought this summer, Lake Oroville, the state’s second-largest reservoir and a key component of California’s water system, has nearly filled to the top. The massive reservoir, contained behind America’s tallest dam, was 99% full on Tuesday afternoon, at 122% of its historical average for mid-May and still slowly rising, with just two feet to go to fill entirely. … The water from Oroville and the State Water Project is sent hundreds of miles to cities and farms across the state, serving 27 million people from San Jose to San Diego. … The very low snowpack [this year, however] means that as Oroville and other massive reservoirs are slowly drawn down … they won’t be topped up in the coming months by melting snow. So although this year’s reservoir levels are good news, experts say, another wet winter will be needed next year because by this fall, reservoir levels may be lower than normal.

Other California water supply news:

• Los Banos Enterprise (Calif.): Trump water plan could increase deliveries through California water projects​​
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