Blue Marsh Lake Project, Water Quality Data Report (RCS-DAEN-CWE-15).

Abstract

This report presents the water quality data as collection at Blue Marsh Lake for the period Oct. 1, 1978 to Sept. 30, 1979. Documented data from this period indicates that quality of water remains within the standards established by the Penn. Dept. of Environmental Resources. The lake exhibits a nutrient rich environment. Nitrogen and phosphate levels were only moderately elevated. The testing program revealed zero dissolved oxygen levels throughout the lake from approximately four meters below the surface to fourteen meters in the deepest areas. The anerobic condition existed until Oct. 1979. Close monitoring of the proliferation of algae and pond weeds is necessary to apply control measures. According to bacteriological data recorded from waters in the beach area, the coliform counts were within the limits established by Pennsylvania (DER) for public bathing areas. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 30, 1979
Accession Number
ADA082040

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