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Municipal and Industrial Water Supply

Water for municipal and industrial uses may be included in multipurpose reservoirs, along with flood damage reduction and other purposes.  Water may also be stored in reservoirs for release when needed to improve downstream water quality.

Multipurpose Water Supply Reservoirs

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picture of boating activities on a reservoir

picture of municipal water supply reservoir dam

aerial view of watershed dam in rural area


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