Indian Lake Will Be Closed for Algae Treatment
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
The Indian Lake Watershed Association has contracted the Aquatic Control Technology to conduct the treatment. The City of Worcester Department of Inspectional Services is asking residents to refrain from using the lake for swimming and other water activities beginning Thursday morning.
The lake will re-open on Saturday, May 30 at 7 AM.
Beginning on May 1, weekly tests of the water have shown extremely low levels of blue-green algae present. Although they are a natural occurence, the presence of blue -green algae decreases oxygen levels in the lake which can harm the lake's ecosystem. The algae is not harmful, but as it deteriorates, the algae releases toxins that can cause illness.
Following last summer's closing of the lake due to algae, City Manager Edward Augustus, District City Councilor Tony Economou, state representatives James O’Day and John Mahoney, Indian Lake Watershed Association Vice President Beth Proko and others met to plan for the long term health of the lake. During those meetings, a number of steps were taken including plans for erosion control, catch basin maintenance, an annual drawdown of the lake, increased bacteria monitoring and public education efforts – to address the well-being of the lake.
Members of the public with questions about the lake closure can call the City of Worcester at 508-929-1300.
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