QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS BY RESERVOIR AERATION

LAFAYETTE storage lake Reservoir used on a is nonscheda standby storage lake used on a nonscheduled basis in the distribution system of East Bay Water. Prior to 1962, withdrawals had been made from this reservoir on an average of about once a year, usually occurring in the heavy demand period. Because consumer taste and odor complaints occurred whenever this source was used, it was necessary to blend it with the district's major supply which is the high quality Mokelumne River. In an effort to