Southern Alberta reservoir levels dropping

By Al Beeber
Southern Alberta Newspapers

Water levels in southern Alberta reservoirs are dropping and there is not any substantial rainfall on the horizon. According to recent information, the Oldman reservoir is at 76 per cent of capacity, down from the 85 to 94 per cent that is normal for this time of year. The St. Mary Reservoir is also below normal, at 71 per cent of capacity compared to the normal level of 76 to 92 per cent. The Waterton Reservoir, however, is within its normal range of 77 to 92 per cent, sitting at 84 per cent of capacity.