![A view of Somers Bay and Flathead Lake on Friday, Oct. 20. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)](https://hagadone.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/img/photos/2023/10/20/1022_LOC_DIL_Flathead_Lake_2_t1170.jpg?5cc718665ab672dba93d511ab4c682bb370e5f86)
A view of Somers Bay and Flathead Lake on Friday, Oct. 20. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
October 20, 2023
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November 12, 2023 midnight
Flathead Lake's low water levels are avoidable
Flathead Lake is one of the most beautiful places on earth; however, this summer’s low lake levels severely impacted residents, irrigators, fishermen, recreationists, marinas, land and dock owners, and many other businesses directly or indirectly.
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October 22, 2023 midnight
Solving septic contamination comes down to convincing homeowners to replace systems
Contamination from failing septic tanks for roughly 50 years has been well-documented as a contributor of pollution in the Flathead Basin. The key to addressing the pervasive issue likely lies in proving to homeowners their system is failing.