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Algae bloom
Any idea how this situation will affect the river?
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Probably not at all. So far it hasn't even impacted Lake Musconetcong which is close to Lake H. But it bears watching.
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I had asked the NJ DEP that exact question and here is a response I got from them.
At this time there is no impact on the Musconetcong River, and it is likely there won’t be as the algae doesn’t thrive in cold running water.
Also, it would show up in Lake Musconetcong first. You might want to follow on Facebook or check the website of the Musconetcong Watershed Assn. as they will be watching this closely: www.musconetcong.org/ or https://www.facebook.com/groups/43979537967/ .
At this time there is no impact on the Musconetcong River, and it is likely there won’t be as the algae doesn’t thrive in cold running water.
Also, it would show up in Lake Musconetcong first. You might want to follow on Facebook or check the website of the Musconetcong Watershed Assn. as they will be watching this closely: www.musconetcong.org/ or https://www.facebook.com/groups/43979537967/ .
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Does anyone has info on why this bloom is harmful to people and they say stay out of the water?
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The NJ DEP posted this... Exposure can cause a range of health effects, including rashes, allergy-like reactions, flu-like symptoms, gastroenteritis, respiratory irritation, skin rashes and eye irritation.
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Thanks, folks. Was out early and near the big D surprised the water wasn't more clear. It occurred to me that they may be drawing down the lake or something and sending algae and bodies down with it.
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No, the lake is full and the river is flowing over the dam. There is no release from Lake H. This bacteria is a natural occurrence and will just have to work itself out over time. Same for Spruce Run which has the same issue. It's not an issue for flowing water as in no problems for the Musky once it leaves Lake H.PortMurrayAng wrote: ↑Mon Jul 01, 2019 2:57 pmThanks, folks. Was out early and near the big D surprised the water wasn't more clear. It occurred to me that they may be drawing down the lake or something and sending algae and bodies down with it.
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I've been out on my boat a few times and have not noticed any dead fish.
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No, but they don't want you to eat them right now out of that lake. Same for Spruce Run.
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Like I would eat anything out of either one of those "ponds"..Rusty Spinner wrote: ↑Fri Jul 12, 2019 1:15 pmNo, but they don't want you to eat them right now out of that lake. Same for Spruce Run.
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Im with you on that..... . besides who eats freshwater fish ....Yuklightenup wrote: ↑Fri Jul 12, 2019 3:23 pmLike I would eat anything out of either one of those "ponds"..Rusty Spinner wrote: ↑Fri Jul 12, 2019 1:15 pmNo, but they don't want you to eat them right now out of that lake. Same for Spruce Run.
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This topic has grown quiet, but I have been reading about it elsewhere. Did you know that if Lakes Hopatcong, Greenwood (NJ/NY), Spruce Run, etc. were in states other than NJ, they would all be open for fishing, swimming and boating through this blue green algae bloom? The reason is NJ artificially set their parts per million PPM at something like 20% of what all other states use for safe levels of this cyanobacteria. None of our lakes currently closed would be closed outside NJ because the levels are too low for closure in those other states.
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Possible swimming restriction to be lifted.
https://www.njherald.com/20190723/bacte ... ifted-soon
In addition to a public session, the meeting included a summary of long-term and short-term mitigation strategies, presented by Dr. Fred Lubnow of Princeton Hydro. The current water conditions were additionally discussed and Lubnow pointed out that June testing showed a high concentration of phosphorus, which fed the algal blooms, with one of the highest concentrations of phosphorus in the stream near Jefferson's quarry. Lubnow said scientific studies and the collection of empirical data are priorities in development of solutions to manage the manifestation of the algal blooms, mainly through the control of the phosphorus entering the lake.
https://www.njherald.com/20190723/bacte ... ifted-soon
In addition to a public session, the meeting included a summary of long-term and short-term mitigation strategies, presented by Dr. Fred Lubnow of Princeton Hydro. The current water conditions were additionally discussed and Lubnow pointed out that June testing showed a high concentration of phosphorus, which fed the algal blooms, with one of the highest concentrations of phosphorus in the stream near Jefferson's quarry. Lubnow said scientific studies and the collection of empirical data are priorities in development of solutions to manage the manifestation of the algal blooms, mainly through the control of the phosphorus entering the lake.
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