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Lake and Pond Management

A Eutrophic (oxygen depleted) pond will cause algae blooms to cover the pond's surface.

 

Causes for eutrophic conditions include: over fertilization of yards, shallow conditions, leaky septic systems, ect.

 

For a General Guide to Lakes and Ponds reference:

Reflecting on Lakes: A Guide for Watershed Partnerships 

 

For Management Techniques reference the following Lake Notes:

Septic Systems

Home and Yard

Fertilizers and Pesticides

Shoreline Buffer Strips

Canada Geese and our Lakes and Ponds

 

Photos of Breached dam and drained pond in Upper Providence Twp.

 

For more Info- DEP Office of Dam Safety 717-787-8568


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