Why Is the Lake Whatcom Reservoir Important?
Lake Whatcom is currently the source of drinking water for half of the population of Whatcom County (approximately 96,000 people). Keeping the Lake Whatcom Reservoir clean and healthy is necessary to ensure future generations a reliable source for their drinking water. It is the only source of drinking water for the city of Bellingham and much of Whatcom County. There is no other source of clean drinking water easily and economically available in the region.