There of been reports of sewage running into the lake near West Beach and at the end of Dogwood St. Public Works has been down to investigate the reports and has been in contact with the Department of Ecology. This is not sewage. We confirmed with a local resident who has been in this immediate area for decades that this is a natural spring that very commonly runs this time of year. It is not always as visible as it is this year due to the low lake level. It is normal to have a smell of sewer in that area do to the #2 lift station located at the north end of Dogwood. Public works also tested the water for the presence of ammonia. Sewer would be around 40mg/l. The water flowing into the lake is .030mg/l. This actually helps the lake get some of its minerals back, as the natural water flows across the mud beads. Thank You for Your Concern for Our Unique Lake.

Director of Public Works, Eli Olson