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

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.

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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)

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