Lake Conditions Update 9/30/24
Lake Conditions Update 9/30/24
The following is a brief update on current lake conditions, based on visual surveys by our lake treatment contractor and Princeton Hydro’s analysis of the most recent water samples taken at the end of August.
Lake 1 – Testing and observations confirmed that cyanobacteria levels have remained well below the threshold and no HAB Watch or other restrictions are necessary. No significant growth of algae or aquatic vegetation. Overall condition of the lake remains good, no treatment is necessary at this time.
Lake 2 – Surveyed the lake, observed no significant growth of nuisance vegetation. No treatment is required at this time. Past treatments are working well. Visual inspection and phycocyanin (PC) readings indicate no HABs present, samples taken for lab verification. HAB Watch remains in effect pending lab results. Overall condition of the lake is good.
Lake 3 – Surveyed the lake, observed no significant growth of targeted nuisance vegetation. No treatment is required at this time. Visual inspection and PC readings indicate no HABs present, samples taken for lab verification. HAB Watch remains in effect pending lab results. Overall condition of the lake is good.
Lake 4 – Surveyed the lake, observed no significant growth of targeted nuisance vegetation. No treatment is required at this time. Visual inspection and PC readings indicate no HABs present, samples taken for lab verification. HAB Watch remains in effect pending lab results. Overall condition of the lake is good.
Lake 5 – Observed minor growth aquatic vegetation and planktonic algae. If planktonic algae population increases, treatment may be warranted. Samples taken for lab verification. HAB Watch remains in effect pending lab results. Overall condition of the lake is good.
Lagoon – Surveyed the Lagoon, observed no significant growth of nuisance vegetation or algae. No treatment is required at this time. Past treatments working well. Overall condition of the lagoon is good.
Please remember that lakes and beaches remain open to swimming, wading and all other recreational uses while a HAB Watch is in effect, though members are cautioned to not drink the water or eat fish taken from the lakes.
Your Voting Board remains committed to examining the latest research and technology and working with our consultants to develop plans for continued improvements in lake management with the goal of achieving sustainable long-term results.
For more info on HABs, we urge you to visit our website at www.hlcc.org, the “Documents” section of our members portal, or the NJDEP HAB website at https://www.nj.gov/dep/hab/.
Thank you.
