Lake treatment Update

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 We are treating the lake to reduce the phosphorus in the Lake.

Weeds and algae feed on phosphorus. It is a primary nutrient driving the excessive growth of aquatic plants, along with nitrogen. High phosphorus levels, often from runoff, fertilizers, or decaying organic matter, directly cause rapid weed expansion and algae blooms. Too much phosphorus leads to excessive, dense mats of aquatic weeds , such as pondweed and algae.

Reducing nutrient input (especially phosphorus) is considered the most effective long-term strategy for reducing weed overgrowth.

On the 10th of April the lake treatment process was started , and Lanthanum was applied to the lake.

Lanthanum binds with dissolved phosphorus, and makes it non-consumable to algae, starving the algae.  You can learn more about lanthanum at the National Institutes of Health https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28738303/.  Lanthanum is a recognized and routinely used treatment to reduce the phosphorus nutrient load in lakes and is not considered harmful to humans or animals.

Please follow the guidance in the notifications and let us know if you have any questions by email – contact@palmerlakebeachclub.com

For more details on our Lake Heath, please check out our Lake Health Page at:

 https://palmerlakebeachclub.com/lake-health

OUR NEXT EVENT IS THE INDEPENDENCE DAY PICNIC/BBQ

CHECK OUT OUR EVENTS PAGE FOR OUR EVENT DATES!

https://palmerlakebeachclub.com/events

 Our Annual stocking of the lake with trout is planned for June. 

Remember, we have a designated dock for fishing and one designated  for swimming both at the North Park  ( Shady Side), and also at the South Beach area ( Sunny Side). 

So enjoy a fun day of fishing!

Our regular Monthly Board Meetings are held on the 4th Thursday of every Month at 7pm at the HOA Office, located at the Sunny Side Beach Park ( South Beach park area). 

Note: OUR  NEXT MEETING WILL BE HELD ON   JUNE  25TH.

Residents welcome to attend.