Lake Treatment Scheduled 6/19

Update: Treatment went ahead as planned on 6/19. Please no boat traffic, water fountains, or lake swimming until Friday. Your cooperation helps the treatments be more effective. Thank you!

Lake Treatment Scheduled for

Wednesday, June 19th

This year, we implemented two new programs – enhanced monitoring of the lake using a handheld probe, and evaluation of ultrasonic buoys. The former measures key parameters including algal densities. The latter is a non-chemical means to limit algal growth and was implemented in key spots on the lake.

The probe data showed an increase in algal densities over the past few weeks. This culminated in a visible bloom observed at the southern end of the lake around Fisherman’s Cove. The weather forecast anticipates excessive temperatures, which is likely to accelerate the bloom formation. After discussions with our consultants, we are scheduling the first half of a whole lake algal treatment using VodaGuard C for Wednesday, June 19. This will include the southern half of the lake. Because of the on-going evaluation of the ultrasonic buoys, we will NOT be treating within the effective range of the buoys, which includes the area around Spanish Cove and Sugar Creek (near Beach 2). We will closely monitor these areas.

The following steps will be done during the first treatment. *Please note that should these plans change, we will let you know as soon as possible. 
 
1) The lake level will be lowered to comply with the Ohio EPA requirements for this application. The valve is expected to be opened on or about Monday, June 17 sufficient to lower the lake level below the spillway. Please adjust your boat tie downs to accommodate the water level change. 
 
2) Please turn off all fountains or other devices that agitate the lake water in the application area on Wednesday, June 19. They may be turned back on Friday, June 21.
 
3) The application will be applied during the day of Wednesday, June 19. 
 
4) Please refrain from any activities on the lake, including boating, jet skis, etc, starting Wednesday, June 19 to allow the treatment to be effective and to spread in a predictable manner. Boat traffic may resume on the morning of Friday, June 21st. The boat ramp will be closed during this time period.
 
5) While the lake is deemed safe following the application, we are closing the beaches on Wednesday morning, June 19 as a precautionary measure. Swimming and other activities involving direct contact with the lake should be avoided during this time. While unlikely, if you observe any undisposed product (a powder with a bluish tint), avoid direct contact and let the office know where it is observed. Normal activities can resume on Friday.
 
6) Do not water your property with water from the lake during this period.
 
As always, since the northern half of the lake will not be treated at this time, please avoid direct contact with any active algal blooms.