Proactive Lake Management Tips

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• Proactive Lake Management Tips

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Proactive Lake Management Tips
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• There are many properties, such as apartments,
  condo complexes and office buildings that feature
  ponds and small lakes. Typically, the care and
  upkeep of these water features are left to the
  property managers. For years the widely accepted
  method of caring for these lakes and ponds was to
  do nothing until an issue occurred and then
  react. While this method has proven effective
  over the short term for controlling issues such
  as algae blooms or aquatic weed growth, it has
  also led to some long term headaches for property
  managers. Because these short term solutions do
  not address the problems completely they
  continually return more aggressively, making them
  more and more difficult to control.

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Proactive Lake Management Tips
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• Today experts are promoting a proactive approach
  to pond and lake management that, when applied
  properly, can significantly reduce or eliminate
  these reoccurring issues. Below are a few steps
  you can take to proactively manage your pond or
  lake to keep them healthy.

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Water Quality
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• One of the most crucial elements of managing a
  lake or pond is maintaining good water quality.
  The preferred method to accomplish this is to
  encourage the growth of beneficial bacteria,
  which feeds on biological wastes in the water.
• These bacteria can take up nutrients faster and
  grow more rapidly than algae and aquatic weeds
  this results in the bacteria out competing algae
  and weeds for available food.

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Water Quality
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• In order to encourage the growth of good bacteria
  the first step is to ensure proper water
  aeration. By installing an aeration system in the
  bottom of a pond or lake, the water is properly
  circulated and oxygenated to encourage the growth
  of beneficial bacteria.
• In order to get and sustain the levels of
  beneficial bacteria needed to maintain clear
  water, however, the existing bacteria in the
  water must be augmented by adding supplemental
  natural bacteria products sold at most pond and
  lake supply stores.

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Discouraging Waterfowl
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• Most ponds and lakes attract waterfowl, such as
  ducks and geese. While their presence can add to
  the beauty of a pond or lake, their waste can
  contribute to the pollution of the water. This
  can pose considerable health risks to both humans
  and animals.
• Creating vegetated buffers along the edges of a
  lake or pond and using repellants that do not
  harm the water fowl can help discourage them from
  using the water, reducing the health risks to
  humans and animals.

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Effective Landscaping
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• The landscaping surrounding a lake or pond can
  greatly affect the waters quality. These plants
  often act as a filter, helping to reduce or
  prevent contaminants from polluting the water.
• Landscaping around a pond or lake should consist
  of vegetation native to the area that doesnt
  require artificial fertilizers or chemicals to
  stay green and vibrant.
• Consulting with an experienced professional at
  your local nursery or pond supply store is
  recommended.

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