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	Name:	redleg6 -
	Subject:	Lake Watch question???
	Date:	5/3/2007 7:34:41 PM

Osms, thanks for your query.

As I tried to say in the Outlook article, we applaud APCo's efforts to fill the lake by greatly reducing their power generation. However, there's a downside (isn't there always!). With reduced flows, we get less flushing action than normal with a reservoir such as Martin. That in turn can result in warmer water temperatures which means lower dissolved oxygen levels (DO is inversely related to temperature...higher in winter, lower in summer). Thus we should not be surprised to experience a few more fish kills than normal if we don't get closer to full pool.

Reduced flows also can cause problems in areas downstream from municipal wastewater treatment plants such as the one in Dadeville. If you've followed the Outlook, you know the plant has had significant problems with their discharge for several years. In fact, the green algae you noted is likely from a bit more nutrients (read sewage) in the water than we'd like. That is being addressed and you should be reading more about it soon.

Yes, we do have water monitors in the Sandy Creek area. For more water quality data than you'll likely ever use, see the Alabama Water Watch website where we've posted data monthly since 1993.

URL: Alabama Water Watch

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