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Lake Pocotopaug Lake and Watershed Restoration Evaluation ...

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TABLE 21 continued. MANAGEMENT OPTIONS FOR CONTROL OF ALGAEOPTION MODE OF ACTION ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGESPhysical Controls8) Selective withdrawal ♦ Discharge of bottom waterwhich may contain (or besusceptible to) low oxygen<strong>and</strong> higher nutrient levels♦ Intake of water from lowalgae layer to maximizesupply quality♦ May be pumped or utilizepassive head differentialChemical controls9) Algaecides ♦ Liquid or pelletizedalgaecides applied to targetarea♦ Algae killed by direct toxicityor metabolic interference♦ Typically requires applicationat least once/yr, often morefrequently♦♦♦♦♦♦♦Removes targeted water fromlake efficientlyComplements othertechniques such as drawdownor aerationMay prevent anoxia <strong>and</strong>phosphorus build up in bottomwaterMay remove initial phase ofalgal blooms which start indeep waterMay create coldwaterconditions downstreamRapid elimination of algaefrom water column, normallywith increased water clarityMay result in net movement ofnutrients to bottom of lake♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦Possible downstream impacts ofpoor water qualityMay eliminate colder thermallayer important to certain fishMay promote mixing of someremaining poor quality bottomwater with surface watersMay cause unintendeddrawdown if inflows do notmatch withdrawalPossible toxicity to non-targetareas or species ofplants/animalsRestrictions on water use forvarying time after treatmentIncreased oxygen dem<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong>possible toxicity from decayingalgaePossible recycling of nutrients,allowing other growths<strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Pocotopaug</strong> <strong>Restoration</strong> <strong>Evaluation</strong> 114May 2002

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