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Lake Water Quality Update 7/11/23 Sample Results

July 19, 2023

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

Filed Under: Committees, Lake Water Quality

Lake Water Quality Update 6/22/23

June 21, 2023

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

Filed Under: Committees, Lake Water Quality

Lake Water Quality Update 9/1/22

August 31, 2022

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

Filed Under: Committees, Lake Water Quality

Algae Awareness: Pets, young children, and adults.

June 8, 2022

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

Filed Under: Lake Manager's Update, Lake Water Quality

Lake Water Testing Update

June 9, 2021

Hello,

Two weeks ago, the Lake Water Committee began performing weekly observations. Overall, the lake water is in good condition. There is algae growth as evidenced by the green tint in the water. This is normal during the summer months.

Our focus is primarily on the growth of Blue-Green algae and the level of the toxin called Microcystin. Although we believe our current levels are very low, we did send in a sample this week to measure our Microcystin levels. The results of this sample will provide a baseline for future testing throughout the summer. The results will be shared with the community as we receive them.

If you are not familiar with Blue-Green Algae, please take a few minutes to read the picture below and visit the website posted on the sign. This sign is posted at the beach, the Marina launch ramp, and at the Dam.

Filed Under: Lake Water Quality

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