Lake treatment Update

---

Lake Update 2026-07-20 : As previously posted, in the Summer of 2025 the lake had a major outbreak of planktonic algae, which is the last and most serious form of algae in a lake. As a result of member approval of a treatment plan in October of 2025, the lake was repeatedly tested and then treated in April of 2026 to reduce the phosphorus level, which feeds algae. This treatment appears to have been successful. There is no evidence of any material level of planktonic algae in the lake. Pierce County Health Department (TPCHD), checks the lake weekly during the spring, summer and fall months. On July 14th, TPCHD found a small patch of toxic non-planktonic algae, and issued warnings. Based on a discussion between TPCHD staff and the board President on July 17th, TPCHD noted this small patch appears to be dying, for this form of algae there is no preventive action that can be taken, and it should clear on its own in the coming weeks. PLBC will update this information as things change.  Please send any inquiries to contact@palmerlakebeachclub.com. PLBC does not respond to facebook postings, because many of the facebook members are not PLBC owners/members.

 https://palmerlakebeachclub.com/lake-health