Experts Explain Why Bay Area Reservoirs Have Been Partially Drained

All the rain we got during January’s atmospheric river did wonders for Bay Area reservoirs, adding billions of gallons of water in them.

But now, even as water worries continue, some of those reservoirs are being partially drained.   

One reason is because scientists know more rain is likely on the way.

“We’re getting the technology to be able to predict when these heavy atmospheric rivers come in,” said Bassam Kassad of Valley Water.

Another reason is safety.   

For example, the Uvas Reservoir, flowing through the Santa Cruz Mountains, is spilling some water because it gets so much of it during storms.

Coyote Reservoir, on the other hand, keeps its

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