Lake Tahoe is the main reservoir of drinking water for...

Lake Tahoe is the main reservoir of drinking water for the United States. The lake itself and the area around it are included in a specially protected area. The lake is surrounded by a beautiful mountain panorama, clean air and clean water attract many tourists and residents of nearby towns. Several resorts are especially famous for skiing. In the city of Squaw Valley, the 8th Winter Olympics were held, which significantly raised the rating of winter holidays on Tahoe. This lake is the second largest in the United States