A 37.5-hour sewage spill from a ruptured Lake County Sanitation District force main contaminated well water and affected 58 properties, prompting emergency declarations from the Clearlake City Council and county officials. Clearlake City Manager Alan Flora declared an emergency for maximum recovery but criticized the county’s response for poor communication and inadequate ground decontamination. Recovery efforts now include resumed garbage service, ongoing decontamination, livestock water delivery, and accelerated well testing.