We’re Temporarily
Lowering the Water
Level at Lake Jennings
for Construction

The blended water will be treated at the R.M. Levy Water Treatment Plant and distributed to the 500,000 people we serve.

The water removed during the drawdown won’t go to waste. It will be treated and delivered to our customers. We expect to restore the lake to full capacity by mid-December.

Lake access and activities may be impacted during this time. Please read posted signs at the lake for current information on water levels and access to the fishing dock.

The East County Advanced Water Purification Program will create a new, local, drought-proof water supply using advanced technology to purify recycled water. It will eventually provide up to 30% of East County’s drinking water.

Learn more at eastcountyawp.com.

Project FAQs

Where will construction take place?

Most work will occur on the northwest side of the dam on Bass Drive and at Eagle Point, with additional work at Sentry Point and Siesta Point. Aeration lines will be installed beneath the lake surface.

When will construction begin?

Construction is scheduled to start in October and finish by early December. The contractor is Pacific Hydrotech Corp.

What should I expect at Lake Jennings during construction?

Campers, visitors, and residents may hear construction noise, especially in early October. Lower water levels may affect access to the T-dock — please check posted signage for the latest updates.

What will happen to the water removed from the lake?

All water removed will be treated and delivered to our service area — none of it will be wasted.

How deep is Lake Jennings?

When full, Lake Jennings is 136 feet deep. It was originally Quail Canyon before Helix built Chet Harritt Dam and the R.M. Levy Water Treatment Plant in the early 1960s.