LAKE ELSINORE – Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District (EVMWD) is informing Canyon Lake residents that the East Bay area has begun to stratify, and the main body of the lake is expected to turn over soon as part of a natural seasonal process.
Lake turnover occurs as cooler fall temperatures cause surface water to sink and mix with deeper layers, redistributing oxygen and nutrients throughout the lake. This process can temporarily stir up sediment and organic material from the lake bottom, which may cause short-term changes in water color, clarity, or odor.
“Lake turnover is a normal occurrence that happens every fall,” said the Director of Operations, Jase Warner. “While residents may notice temporary changes in the lake’s appearance and odor, this natural process does not af
