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2007 Lake Savers
Agenda
About CLEAN-FLO International Understanding Restoration Dynamics Limitations of Conventional Treatment Approaches The CLEAN-FLO System Project Examples Newtown Creek Project Questions and Discussion
2007 Lake Savers
About CLEAN-FLO
About CLEAN-FLO Process: The CLEAN-FLO processes biodegrade bottom organic muck, reduce weed and algal problems, eliminate odor, improve water quality and provide healthy water for fish growth, health & increased numbers.
2007 Lake Savers
1 Pound of Phosphorus can produce 10,000 pounds of wet weeds and algae!
2. Dead algae and weeds fall to the bottom 3. Decomposition depletes lake of oxygen Decaying weeds and algae Anaerobic sludge Lake Bottom
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Treat the symptoms with Chemicals, harvesting, drawdown, etc. Watershed Management
Dredging
Oxygen Depletion
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Limit external nutrient loading where possible. Use chemicals/harvesting as a supplemental tool if necessary.
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Toxic gases Hydrogen sulfide, Ammonia, Methane. Disease causing bacteria fecal coliform, E. coli Other undesirable organisms swimmers itch parasite, leeches.
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CO2
H 2S
O2
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Management Program
One-time herbicide treatment for milfoil and pondweed (2006). CLEAN-FLO System installed in April of 2006. CLEAN-FLO bacteria and enzyme treatment applied in July of 2006.
Results
Beach opened in August of 2006, remained open all of 2007. No significant re-growth of milfoil or pondweed. Dissolved oxygen maintained throughout water column all winter despite shutting down the system for 3 months. Noticeable reduction in dead plant material and muck in 2007. 19
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Management Program
CLEAN-FLO System installed in June of 2007. One-time herbicide treatment for milfoil. Harvesting program for lily pads. Bacteria and Enzyme treatment applied in July of 2007.
Results
Filamentous algae problem eliminated. No significant re-growth of milfoil. Coontail significantly reduced. Lily pads did grow back after harvesting, however, we are starting to see tubers pop to the surface. Clear signs of breakdown of organics in the lake.
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Willow Lake After Pictures June 23, 2007 (5 days after installation of the Clean-Flo System)
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Willow Lake After Pictures June 23, 2007 (5 days after installation of the Clean-Flo System)
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Willow Lake After Pictures July 6, 2007 (Herbicide treatment applied on June 27th ))
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Willow Lake After Pictures July 14, 2007 (Herbicide treatment applied on June 27th)
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Willow Lake Bottom Pictures July 15, 2007 (Bottom area not yet impacted by Clean-Flo System)
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Willow Lake Bottom Pictures July 15, 2007 (Bottom area near Diffusers)
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4+ feet
May 15, 2007 June 18, 2007 July 6, 2007 July 15, 2007
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Cherry Creek Unimproved Area Across the Street from Willow Lake July 15, 2007
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Management Program
CLEAN-FLO System installed with bacteria and enzyme treatment. Harvesting program initiated to reduce Water Hyacinth.
Results
Nutrient levels in the lake reduced by 90% in the first year. Hydrilla and Water Hyacinth reduced to non-nuisance levels. Significant improvement in all water quality indicators.
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