Re: [Killietalk] Algae blooms

["Ken" <ken_combs at sbcglobal.net>]

Yeah, or it could be from 1/4-1/3 of the USA's population "flushing"
something else into the Great Lakes (I'm sure a lot of "nutrients" are in
those flushes) <LOL> 
L.Erie has a lot of toilets to deal with considering Greater Detroit to
Buffalo, NY (that's more major cities than the Gulf of Mexico)...If you
think about it, almost more comforting to just vote towards the "right" and
buy bottled water <chuckle>

KC....
 

-----Original Message-----
From: killietalk-bounces+ken_combs=sbcglobal.net at aka.org
[mailto:killietalk-bounces+ken_combs=sbcglobal.net at aka.org] On Behalf Of
Koran, David HQ02
Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2006 11:22 AM
To: killietalk at aka_org
Subject: Re: [Killietalk] Algae blooms

In general, algae blooms often occur when you have a significant rainfall
event following an extended dry period (I could say drought).  What you are
looking at is a flushing of nutrient buildup into your "reservoir".  A short
time later with abundant sunlight you often get algae blooms.  When I worked
water quality issues for the Ohio River system we had to be very cognizant
of rainfall events following long summer dry spells.  Inevitably you would
then get reports of algae blooms which would require enhanced treatment if
the reservoir provided water supply.

Dave K

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