Lake Zumbro fall drawdown expected to be larger than usual

Lake Zumbro fall drawdown expected to be larger than usual

ROCHESTER — The annual fall drawdown of Lake Zumbro is set to begin next week, with plans for a 6-foot lowering of the lake. Rochester Public Utilities will start the work on Wednesday, Oct. 15, lowering the water level to allow for inspection and maintenance work at the hydroelectric facility, as well as other shoreline and park projects. This year’s drawdown is expected be larger than usual, with the lake lowered about 6 feet instead of the ty…