LAKEPORT, Calif. – The elevated level of Clear Lake is having a major impact on the city of Lakeport’s sewer collection system, but city officials said recent water conservation efforts by residents are making a difference.

The high water levels have drastically increased intrusion entering the collection system as water finds its way into the system’s pipes via cleanouts, manholes and cracked or broken pipes.

This inundation of lake water in addition to normal winter flows is making it difficult for the city’s lift station pumps to keep up.

The conservation efforts by Lakeport residents over the past two days is having a noticeable effect on reducing overall flows into the city’s sewer collection system, the city reported.

Officials asked that residents continue to conserve water in any way possible to help alleviate this extra volume.

Conservation measures include reducing showers, laundry, dishwashing, flushing toilets and other activities which causes water to go down the drain.

They appreciate community members’ efforts as the city and its residents work together to ride out this #Clearlakeflood2017.

The city will continue to provide updates on the flood conditions through city of Lakeport and Lakeport Police Department Facebook, Twitter and Nixle accounts.

For additional information contact the city of Lakeport Emergency Operations Center at 707-263-5614.