6 Amazing Facts About the Lafayette Reservoir You Almost Certainly Didn’t Know

If you’ve jogged the loop, rented a pedal boat, or watched the sunrise over the water, you already know Lafayette Reservoir is a local gem. But its backstory and “how it works” details are surprisingly wild.

1) It was designed as an emergency backup water supply, not a “main” drinking reservoir

Lafayette Reservoir isn’t currently used for everyday drinking water — EBMUD describes it as a recreational reservoir protected as an emergency drinking supply. (ebmud.com)

2) It’s fed (when needed) by Sierra water via the Mokelumne Aqueduct system

The reservoir can be…

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