Water Quality Update
At the present time, pet owners who allow their dogs to swim in the lake, should consider the following information and take the precautions listed below.
Lake Users: It is highly recommended to wash with fresh water after having contact with the lake water. (Included but not limited to swimmers, recreationals, boaters, fishers, pets, water crafts and water floats.....).
According to the ASPCA:
cyanobacteria is most likely to thrive in bodies of fresh water when the weather is warm (over 75°F) and sunny. Algae intoxications happen more during the summer because weather conditions promote the growth of cyanobacteria.
Some researchers reported that when temperatures became less than 68°F, there were insignificant amounts of blue-green algae in a lake studied in Wisconsin.
NOTE: Not all cyanobacteria blooms are toxic and even blooms caused by known toxin producers may not produce toxins or may produce toxins at undetectable levels.
It is expected that anabaena, aphanizomenon and other cyanobacterial populations will be shown to be present year-round in our lake, including "over-wintering" in the lake.
Therefore, we are currently at the CAUTION level.