Category: WATER QUALITY
Phosphorus Data
Phosphorus is an essential nutrient for plants and animals. However, excessive phosphorus in surface water can cause explosive growth of aquatic …
Secchi Readings (Clarity)
If Secchi depth is measured in a lake for numerous consecutive years, the data can be analyzed for water quality trends. …
Safe Soaps
Fact: Even if soap (liquid or bar) is biodegradable, it is not safe to use directly in the river, lake …
How to Report Blue-Green Algae
If you wish to report it, take a photo and contact our local Ministry of Environment Conservation and Parks (MECP) Office …
FACT SHEET ABOUT BLUE GREEN ALGAE
Certain factors must occur for a blue-green algal bloom to form. High surface water temperatures, large amounts of sunlight and …
Lake Foaming
FOAMING OF SURFACE WATERS What causes the foaming of surface waters on some Ontario lakes? The foaming of surface waters …
Water Clarity
WATER CLARITY (Secchi Depth) For Trout Lake, water clarity diminished since 2016. This was expected due to the high water …
Greenwashed?
Feeling greenwashed in choosing the right cleaning product that is safe on your septic and the environment? You are not …