Lake Tapps Water Level to Rise

By Sept. 26, Cascade Water Alliance will bring the level of Lake Tapps up by about four inches to its full recreational and water-rights level of approximately 543 feet.

According to a news release, taking the lake to this level will show both local homeowners and Cascade what the water level will be when the alliance is providing municipal water supply.

Immediately following the rise in water level, the lake will be brought back down to the 542.5 foot level, where it will remain through October.

At the end of October, the annual drawdown will begin for winter months. 

Cascade will let homeowners know when the lake will be at its lowest level to allow them to plan maintenance and improvement projects. Permits for projects from appropriate agencies or a license from Cascade may be required.

Homeowners are encouraged to check with Cascade, and with the respective city, county or state and federal agency that require permits prior to construction, the news release said. 

For more information, visit www.cascadewater.org and www.laketappsnews.org