TVA released water to boost level of Mississippi River
10/24/2022 2:12:44 PM
CATEGORIES:
Business & Industry
Relief, Response & Restrictions
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Alexander County, IL
Cairo, IL
Livingston County, KY
Lyon County, KY
Marshall County, KY
Shelby County, TN
Memphis, TN
Start Date: 10/19/2022
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The Tennessee Valley Authority began releasing water from Kentucky Dam on the Tennessee River and Barkley Dam on the Cumberland River in Kentucky into the Mississippi and Ohio rivers. The measure was intended to help stabilize commercial navigation conditions on the lower Ohio and Mississippi Rivers. The Mississippi River at Cairo, Illinois was nearing its lowest level since 1901, according to TVA post.
Memphis Commercial Appeal (Tenn.), Oct 20, 2022
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