The Great Salt Lake in Utah is currently grappling with a severe water crisis, marked by record-low water levels. This decline is primarily attributed to Utah's historically low snowpack, which has led to the exposure of lakebeds contaminated with harmful substances like arsenic and heavy metals. The situation presents a significant health hazard to nearby communities, including Salt Lake City and the Wasatch Front, as toxic dust from the exposed lakebed is carried by the wind, polluting the air.