'This is serious': Detroit Lake drawdown could bring drinking water shortfall in Salem, Stayton
The planned drawdown of Detroit Lake could bring major complications for the drinking water systems in Salem and Stayton.
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'This is serious': Detroit Lake drawdown could bring drinking water shortfall in Salem, Stayton
The drawdown could release sediment into the North Santiam River and clog Salem and Stayton's water filtration systems. Officials are exploring backup water sources and considering legal action to ...