Building C water damage and recorder's office sewage backup
Lake County
Summary
A water line break on February 9 flooded the auditor, treasurer and recorder offices and other spaces in the county administration building. Buildings and grounds crews and County Administrator Jason Boyd got the offices back up and running within about a week, with mold testing and drywall work continuing.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Feb 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
Flood damage repairs and cleanup costs haven't been tallied publicly yet.
County office staff and residents who use those services get their offices back quickly and safely.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Commissioners — February 26, 2026
Recovery continues from water damage in Building C, and the recorder's office had a separate sewage backup incident. Repairs are underway with insurance involved.
Board of Commissioners (Work) — February 12, 2026
A water line break on February 9 flooded the auditor, treasurer and recorder offices and other spaces in the county administration building. Buildings and grounds crews and County Administrator Jason Boyd got the offices back up and running within about a week, with mold testing and drywall work continuing.
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