Lake Tapps Water Levels to Lower for Winter

Lake Tapps will begin to lower to its winter level beginning Nov. 1, according to a press release from Cascade Water Alliance.

The lake will be at its lowest point (approximately 535 feet, depending on the weather) from early January to mid-February -- about two to six weeks. At that time, spring refill will begin, with a target lake level of the 541.5 feet by mid-April.

Residents planning any yard work or home improvements on exisiting or new structures on Lake Tapps need to first contact Cascade for a license, in addition to other city, county or state permits.

The levels and time were determined by Cascade and the Lake Tapps Community Council. The two groups began working together in 2009 to establish long term agreements ensuring consistent, seasonal lake levels every year.

For more information or to contact Cascade Water Alliance, visit www.cascadewater.org