LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Two water companies are supporting local and state officials in assisting Lake County residents who are being affected by a health advisory related to their private drinking water intakes.

On Wednesday evening, approximately 280 properties in the Oaks and Lower Arms of Clear Lake that use a personal, private intake to draw their household water directly from the lake were advised by Public Health officials not to consume their tap water, due to high cyanotoxin levels.

Thanks to the swift and collaborative efforts of local officials, local water systems such as Golden State Water and Mt. Konocti Mutual Water Co., and the State Water Resources Control Board, alternative filling stations have been established to provide potable, drinkable water to the affected property owners:

• Fill station for houses in the blue zone: 10680 Lakeshore Drive, Clearlake: provided by Golden State Water Co., 1-800-999-4033;

• Fill station for houses in the red zone: 4980 Hawaina Way, Kelseyville: provided by Mt. Konocti Mutual Water Co., 707-277-7466. There will be a sign that reads, "Potable Water.”

Water availability begins Saturday at noon and is strictly limited to property owners affected by the health advisory.

This water is intended to meet very basic household needs (e.g., drinking, cooking), please limit to 25 gallons per week per household.

The treatment process and testing are designed to ensure that the water delivered to our customers meets all water quality standards. The finished water has been tested and meets health guidelines for cyanotoxins.

Once the water leaves the point of connection, the Water Systems can no longer guarantee that the water continues to be free of contamination. Individuals should bring their own clean containers that are meant for food or beverage storage.