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Bear River Levels Rise During Powerhouse Test

The California Independent System Operators Group mandates routine testing of the Rollins Reservoir powerhouse. Nevada Irrigation District Public Information Officer Tomi Riley says NID must adhere to FERC ramping rates and coordinate the release with PG and E. And the next 24-hour test begins late Tuesday evening…

click to listen to Tomi Riley

The district says flows will ramp up from 27 cubic feet per second to 500 cfs…

click to listen to Tomi Riley

Along the Bear River, there is currently a six-inch depth before the test begins, with releases happening gradually. After the peak depth is reached, the river slowly recedes.to the normal level by Wednesday evening.

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