Lake Management Update – After Treatment Comments

By D.Ernes – Lake Management Committee

This past Thursday, we completed the treatment of about half of the lake, from the south to around Beach 1. This treatment was needed as a result of an increase in the severity and intensity of blue-green algae in the southern end of the lake. The treatment area was adjusted from the original announcement due to the concern of further spread of the affected area due to around an inch of rain over a 48-hour period. The lake is a dynamic environment that can change by the hour, day or week and we need to respond accordingly.

There were reports of boat activity during the 48 hours following the treatment. This product is imbedded in a binder that allows it to float on the surface of the water for a time before it sinks, where it become bound in the lake sediment. The product is applied by trained individuals so that it can be spread by the currents in the lake, as well as the wind. Boat traffic during this period would push the product in an unpredictable manner. This could negatively impact the success of the treatment. In the future, please follow the restrictions so that we have the best chance for success.