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Creek maintenance and super El Niño flood readiness

Creeks Committee members warned that clogged culvert grates and creek debris could worsen flooding in a predicted super El Niño winter — and noted the City no longer does regular creek inspections. The City Manager took note; expect this to resurface.

1 mentionLast discussed Sep 14, 2026

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Water Infrastructure - Reservoir Tower Modification

EBMUD is briefing Lafayette’s City Council on a plan to lower a reservoir tower, a change that could tweak how the local water system operates and what neighbors see on the skyline. It’s not a rate hike or outage notice—just an early look at infrastructure work that may matter to residents near the reservoir.

1 mentionLast discussed Jun 12, 2023