Application:
Lake
Keywords:
California, lake, blue-green algae, aquatic weeds, water clarity, improved fishery, chemical savings
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SolarBee in Place
Reservoir Size:
The lake has a surface area of 101 acres, a maximum depth of about 57 feet, and a mean depth of about 35 feet.
SolarBee Installation:
June 2004: installed four (4) SB10000v12 units equipped with safety signs and beacons. Units were positioned to cover the entire lake for blue-green algae bloom control, but placed closer to shore so they would more effectively oxidize littoral sediments for reducing invasive aquatic weeds.
Project Objectives:
Primary problems were persistent blue-green algae blooms and submerged aquatic weed infestations – both problems seriously impaired the use and enjoyment of the lake. In 2003, the Lake Association spent $25,000 for herbicide treatments on the aquatic weeds.
Project Results:
Blue-green algae blooms were controlled for the remainder of 2004 and throughout 2005 in the lake. Residents also noted that fishing noticeably improved as well. The Lake Association has been very pleased with the SolarBees and subsequent savings on chemicals, and homeowners are very happy to have clearer water without algae blooms, a more vigorous fishery and progressively less toxic chemicals added to the lake – all of which have enhanced their recreational enjoyment of the lake.
Last updated at: 2010/01/22
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