| Lake Water Quality Update |
| Below are the sample results from the 8/15/23 pull. Although visually the lake looks decent, our microcystin levels continue to slowly climb. Our last results indicate a level of 4.2 ug/l. As of 8/24, I am planning to do a light treatment to the lake on Tuesday 8/29. We should receive our 8/22 samples back on 8/28. The results from that sample will be a factor in whether we treat or not. 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 7/18: 2.88 ug/l 7/25: 3.70 ug/l 8/1: 2.75 ug/l 8/8: 2.9 ug/l 8/15: 4.2 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 7/18: 2.75 ug/l 7/25: 2.50 ug/l 8/1: 1.99 ug/l 8/8: 3.1 ug/l 8/15: 4.2 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). |