Borough of Mountain Lakes
Lakes Management Advisory Committee Issues
July 2005
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Allied Biological displayed Bladderwort (Utricularia species) found in Mountain
Lake and discussed implications for nutrient and pH level since Bladderwort
prefers low pH levels and low nutrients.
The Borough is trying to stay within parameters of treatment that
control algae and non-native plants without radically altering natural water
chemistry. See the following site for
basic information on one species of Bladderwort. http://www.fcps.k12.va.us/StratfordLandingES/Ecology/mpages/greater_bladderwort.htm
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Committee discussed lower levels of oxygen in Birchwood's deeper water, with
stratification.
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Committee discussed coliform bacteria levels and limited change from 2004. There is substantial improvement over 2003.