Third Town Hall On Robin Lane Spill Held

Clearlake officials held their third town hall on the January 11th Robin Lane sewage spill, which still affects over 200 properties. The joint city/county OES command is focused on recovery, including mapping, well testing at $300/day, covered by a $750,000 appropriation, and temporary water distribution. The advisory lifts after two consecutive negative E. coli/coliform tests. A hydrologist is studying the impact on the aquifer. Residents raised concerns about water prioritization, soil testing, funding, and long-term solutions. City Manager Alan Flora is seeking funds to connect residents to public water/sewer, noting pre-existing system issues. Officials could not provide a return-to-normal date, with Supervisor Bruno Sabatier acknowledging the lengthy process. Daily updates resume Thursday on the city website.