The residents of Doubletree are in control of their own destiny in regards to treatment costs of the lake in future years. The main ingredient that causes algae to grow is phosphorous and the residents need to do everything they can to stop phosphorous from entering the lake. Residents need to remember that once phosphorous enters the lake it does not leave it. The higher the rate of phosphorous, the faster the growth of algae in the lake. This is not only important to the people who live on the lake, but to those who live off the lake as well, because all phosphorous use has the potential of running towards it. Sources of phosphorus are lawn fertilizers, decaying grass and leaves, and soaps commonly used in auto washing solutions.

 

The cost of treating the lake will only increase if phosphorus is not kept from entering it. What can you do??

 

1. Keep grass clippings off the road so they may not drain into the lake. 2. Use non-phosphorus yard fertilizers and prevent fertilizers from entering the water OR street. 3. When washing cars, keep soap from draining into the street.