LAKEPORT
CalEPA Lead Service Line inventory results
The City of Lakeport Utilities Department has completed the initial Lead Service Line (LSL) inventory required by the U.S. EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule Revisions, part of a nationwide mandate for water systems across the United States. Utility crews conducted inspections of all city service lines, working diligently from mid-August through the end of September to ensure a thorough and accurate inventory.
Through completing a historical records review, employee interviews, and field investigations of all service lines, the City of Lakeport has determined that it has no lead or galvanized service lines requiring replacement in its distribution system. This includes any privately owned or customer-owned service lines.
The City of Lakeport reviewed all applicable sources of information, including:
- All available water system records, historical records of City Council Agendas and Minutes dating back to the 1920s, historical capital improvement and master plans, and historical building and plumbing code ordinances;
- All inspections and records of the distribution system that indicate service line material, including inspections conducted during the course of normal operations (e.g., checking service line materials when reading water meters or performing maintenance activities) and
- Interviews of current and past Utility staff totaling over 80 years of service who also confirmed no lead lines were encountered during their tenure.
In addition to reviewing the above sources of information, the City of Lakeport physically inspected all service lines in its distribution system, regardless of ownership. All service lines were verified non-lead, with 52% being plastic, 39% copper, 7.4% galvanized not requiring replacement, and 1.6% non-lead other (cast iron).
If you would like to learn more about the lead service line inventory, the California Water Boards Division of Drinking Water provides a robust resource page here: https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/drinking_water/certlic/drinkingwater/lead-copper-rule/
If you have any questions or want additional information, please get in touch with the City of Lakeport Utilities Department at (707) 263-3578 ext. 403 or email jbaker@cityoflakeport.com.
Thank you for your attention to this important update and your continued trust in the City of Lakeport’s commitment to providing safe, high-quality drinking water.
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LAKEPORT
The Lake County Wine Alliance holds 23rd annual Lake County Wine Auction to benefit local programs
The Lake County Wine Alliance held the 23rd Annual Lake County Wine Auction with the theme Year of the Dragon on Sept. 21, 2024 at the Mercantile by Shannon Family of Wines. Over 400 people attended the largest fundraiser in the county on a beautiful fall evening. The evening started with Tastes on the Lawn with samplings from 13 restaurants, 17 wineries and one brewery. After being seated the crowd enjoyed a three-course dinner that was served by the Lower Lake High School Culinary Program, Saw Shop Public House and Culinary Program at Lake County Campus of Yuba College.
The Wine Alliance was formed as a non-profit organization in 2000. It is an all-volunteer board of seven community members. It was created to help support extracurricular programs in all five High schools, assist local nonprofits in achieving their yearly goals, all while highlighting and celebrating the amazing wineries and restaurants of Lake County. With the funds raised from the 2024 auction the Wine Alliance has distributed $3,063,752 to programs in Lake County representing the arts, education, health and community.
On Nov. 13, 2024 at the Soper Reese Theatre $210,000 was distributed to a number of beneficiaries including Lake County 4-H Clubs, City of Clearlake Youth Center, Clear Lake High School Culinary Program, Give Back Track and Health & Wellness Expo
These funds were made possible by the generosity of the sponsors including but not limited to: Presenting Sponsor Adventist Health Clearlake, Sutter Lakeside, Lake County Tribal Health, California Exterminators and Calpine at the Geysers
Some of the fine restaurants and wineries that so generously donated their time and samplings included Aromas Café, BBQ by Biasotti, Clear Lake High School Culinary, Ferrigno’s Italian Baked Goods, Mother Lovin’ From the Oven and many others.
Next year’s wine auction will be held September 20, 2025 at the Konocti Harbor Resort. Applications for beneficiaries will be available February 1, 2025 and tickets will go on sale May 1, 2025. This year’s event was sold out six weeks before the event.
