The Great Salt Lake in Utah is drying up faster than ever, posing a huge threat to the economy and environment alike.

The Utah Department of Natural Resources and U.S. Geological Survey said in a joint statement Tuesday that this marks the second time in less than one year that the lake plummeted to historic low levels.

The data revealed surface water elevation fell to 4,190.1 feet on Sunday. This is the lowest it has ever been since levels were first measured in the mid-1800s, according to CNN . While only slightly lower than the previous record in 2021, this downward trend poses serious ramifications.