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City of Lakeport reports on CalEPA Lead Service Line Inventory results
LAKEPORT, Calif. — The city of Lakeport Utilities Department reported that it has completed the initial Lead Service Line 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, such as 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).
To learn more about the lead service line inventory, visit the California Water Boards Division of Drinking Water’s information page.
Atmospheric river to bring rain this week
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Lake County and the rest of the North Coast region are expected to experience heavy rainfall for much of this week.The National Weather Service’s Eureka office said a strong atmospheric river “will bring a prolonged period of moderate-to-heavy rainfall beginning on Tuesday afternoon and continuing into the weekend.”
Forecasts said the heaviest rainfall is expected on Wednesday with 2 to 4 inches of rain across the area.
“Persistent rain is expected Thursday through Saturday with 1 to 3 inches of rainfall most likely each day. Excessive heavy rainfall will increase the flooding potential of small streams, low-lying and poor drainage areas,” the National Weather Service reported.
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The National Weather Service said the prolonged period of moderate to heavy rainfall mid to late week will increase the risk of flooding.
In addition to the rain, there will be windy conditions with wind speeds topping 30 miles per hour from Monday through Wednesday.
Daytime temperatures are forecast to range from the high 40s to low 50s this week. At night, temperatures are expected to be in the high 20s on Monday and the 30s on Tuesday before turning to the 40s through Friday. Temperatures at night are forecast to drop into the 30s again over the weekend.
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Lakeport City Council to hear navigation center feasibility presentation, consider adopting tobacco retail license ordinance
LAKEPORT, Calif. — The Lakeport City Council will discuss a study on a navigation center to address homelessness and consider a new tobacco retail license ordinance this week.The council will meet Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 6 p.m. in the council chambers at Lakeport City Hall, 225 Park St.
The agenda can be found here.
If you cannot attend in person, and would like to speak on an agenda item, you can access the Zoom meeting remotely at this link or join by phone by calling toll-free 669-900-9128 or 346-248-7799.
The webinar ID is 973 6820 1787, access code is 477973; the audio pin will be shown after joining the webinar. Those phoning in without using the web link will be in “listen mode” only and will not be able to participate or comment.
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On the agenda is a presentation of the Navigation Center Feasibility Study, which aims to help address homelessness in the city.
The council will hear the study’s findings, and discuss potential locations and services for the center.
Community members are invited to come and be part of the discussion, and to learn about the project.
The meeting also will include a presentation on the proposed Lake County Regional Housing Trust Fund by Deputy County Administrative Officer for Housing Lisa Judd.
Under business, City Manager Kevin Ingram will introduce an ordinance adding a tobacco retailer license to the Lakeport Municipal Code and set a public hearing for Dec. 17.
Also on Tuesday, the council will meet new Public Works employee Robert Schneider; consider an ordinance adopting an administrative remedies procedure for challenges to fees, charges and assessments and set a public hearing for Dec. 17; and receive and file the FY 2024 unaudited actual financial update.
On the consent agenda — items considered noncontroversial and usually accepted as a slate on one vote — are ordinances; minutes of the City Council’s regular meeting on Oct. 15 and special meeting on Oct. 15; approval of application 2024-037, with staff recommendations, for the 2024 Dickens Faire event; approval of application 2024-038, with staff recommendations, for the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony; approval of application 2024-002, with staff recommendations, for the 2025 Children’s Festival; adoption of a resolution approving a compensation and benefits program for unrepresented employees for the period of July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2028; and receipt and filing of the receipt and filing of the Measure Z Advisory Committee draft minutes.
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Purrfect Pals: More new cats for adoption
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Lake County Animal Care and Control has several new cats and kittens that it is offering for adoption this week.The kittens and cats at the shelter that are shown on this page have been cleared for adoption.
Call Lake County Animal Care and Control at 707-263-0278 or visit the shelter online for information on visiting or adopting.
The shelter is located at 4949 Helbush in Lakeport.
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