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Lake Water Quality Update 7/11/23 Sample Results

Lake Water Quality Update 7/11/23
Below are the sample results from the 7/11/23 pull.  The microcystin levels are remaining low. A sample was pulled on 7/18/23. We will keep everyone posted on the results.
There is algae growth in the lake. With the calm conditions in the morning, algae is much more visible at the surface. According to test results, the existing algae has yet to produce high levels of toxin. This is an indication that most of our algae species currently in the lake are not blue-green algae.

Below are the microcystin readings from our tests. 

Beach:
6/12: Not Detected
6/20: 0.300 ug/l
6/27: Not Detected
7/5/: 0.520 ug/l
7/11: 0.820 ug/l

George’s Fork
6/12: Not Detected
6/20: Not Detected
6/27: Not Detected
7/5: 0.870 ug/l
7/11: 0.890 ug/l


The EPA advisory level for no contact with public recreational water is when a lab sample states 8 ug/L. Please contact Mike Casimir, or the Lake Water Quality Committee, with any questions about the lake water quality. Mike can be reached by cell at 740-837-0833. “When in doubt, stay out” (EPA slogan). 

Lake Water Committee

Lake Water Quality Update 6/22/23

Below are the sample results from the 6/12/23 pull. Pending upcoming test results and lake conditions, an algae treatment is scheduled for June 27th.

Beach:

6/12: *** ug/l

George’s Fork

6/12: *** ug/l

The EPA advisory level for no contact with public recreational water is when a lab sample states 8 ug/L. Please contact Mike Casimir, or the Lake Water Quality Committee, with any questions about the lake water quality. Mike can be reached by cell at 740-837-0833. “When in doubt, stay out” (EPA slogan).

Here is a link to the 6/12/23 report.

Lake Water Committee

2023 BoT Candidate’s Q&A and Bio

The below chart contains each candidate’s bio, email address, and Q&A document. Click on the link in the second column titled “Bio” to access the candidate’s bio. Click the link in the fourth column titled Q&A Docs to access the questions and answers document.

Please contact your candidates via email to request a phone conversation or to submit any questions particular to the candidate.


NAMEBIOEMAIL ADDRESSQ&A Docs.
B.J. LaneyBioBJ.Laney@sutphencorp.comQ&A
Brian KillianBiojbkillian47@gmail.comQ&A
Dan MoranBiodan.moran92@yahoo.com
Dinah BurnsBioacorntiquesltd@gmail.comQ&A
Greg SheplerBiomadisonlanes@yahoo.comQ&A
Karl CrookBiocrookedcrew@gmail.comQ&A
Ken PetryBio4ponylad@sbcglobal.comQ&A
Maggie ForsterBiofroggycove@yahoo.comQ&A
Michael DorneBiomichaeldorne@gmail.comQ&A
Michael ThornhillBiocfdmike@aol.comQ&A
Rodney WilliamsBior071@live.comQ&A
Ron PoeBioron72poe@gmail.comQ&A
Scott CosgroveBioscott@mrsindustrial.comQ&A
Sener Calis Biocalis68@columbus.rr.comQ&A
Seth KestnerBioseth.kestner@gmail.comQ&A
Steve GrappBiodinostones002@gmail.comQ&A
Suprena LohrerBiosuprenalohrer@gmail.comQ&A
Tim MooreBioTim@goldenbearlock.comQ&A
Vicki PresnellBiovickivila@ymail.comQ&A

Lake Water Quality Update 9/1/22

Below are the sample results from the 8/25/22 pull. Microcystin levels dropped a bit. We will not be treating prior to the Labor Day weekend. We are currently seeing some algae growth, but overall the lake is in normal condition for this time of the year.

Beach:

6/17: 2.6 ug/l

6/20: 6.4 ug/l

6/30: 0.650 ug/l

7/12: Not Detected

7/20: 0.600 ug/l

7/25: 1.08 ug/l

8/1: 1.16 ug/l

8/9: 1.81 ug/l

8/16: 2.64 ug/l

8/25: 1.94 ug/l

George’s Fork

6/17: 3.5 ug/l

6/20: 7.5 ug/l

6/30: 2.26 ug/l

7/12: 0.300 ug/l

7/20: 0.900 ug/l

7/25: 0.77 ug/l

8/1: 0.350 ug/l

8/9: 1.85 ug/l

8/16: 2.43 ug/l

8/25: 2.07 ug/l

The EPA advisory level for no contact with public recreational water is when a lab sample states 8 ug/L. Please contact Mike Casimir, or the Lake Water Quality Committee, with any questions about the lake water quality. Mike can be reached by cell at 740-837-0833. “When in doubt, stay out” (EPA slogan)

Lake Water Committee

Algae Awareness: Pets, young children, and adults.

It’s that time of the year when we begin to see algae growth in our lake. We will be submitting our first lab sample this week to test for Microcystin. We will communicate test results and any treatment plans to the community. We ask that you take the time to review the below sign. These information signs are posted at the beach, marina, George’s Fork, and the dam.


Be safe, be aware, and have fun. If you have any questions, please feel free to give your Property Manager Mike Casimir a call. 740-837-0833

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