SCH Number 2005031010

Project Info

Title

Lake Perris Pollution Prevention and Source Protection Program

Description

The Lake Perris Program consists of two projects to improve water quality and ensure access to stored water at Lake Perris, an element of State Water Project, near Riverside. The two projects are: (1) Dissolved Oxygen Enhancement Project and (2) Pathogen Reduction Project. The objective of these projects is to expand the ability to withdraw water for drinking water purposes utilizing the full range of lake depths. The Dissolved Oxygen Enhancement Project is necessary because there is considerably less flexibility to withdraw good quality water during the summer due to the low dissolved oxygen levels. The proposed aeration system using pure oxygen will increase the availability of good quality water and ensure that a backup supply to the Skinner and Mills service area is maintained. Completion of plans and specifications for the dissolved oxygen system will enable progress to be made to ensure access to Lake Perris supplies. The Pathogen Reduction Project will investigate the need and, if warranted, design water quality improvements that would reduce the risks of pathogens associated with body contact recreation at the reservoir.

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