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FEBRUARY 23, 2018 THE FRIDAY FLYER A-3

Crews prepare
to treat the
lake with alum
to sequester
and remove
phosphorus as
part of the To-
tal Maximum
Daily Load
Task Force.

PHOTO BY PAT VAN DYKE

Canyon Lake’s 8th alum treatment completed

Canyon Lake received its 8th alum Lake, the Elsinore Valley Municipal Wa-
treatment last week, Feb. 12 through ter District, Lake Elsinore and San Ja-
Feb.16. Alum was applied to the lake cinto Watershed Authority (LESJWA),
in the main body, east bay and the area the TMDL Task Force and the Canyon
north of the causeway. Lake POA.
Aquatechnex biologists treated the Alum, a naturally occurring mineral
lake with aluminum sulfate to sequester that is safe to humans and marine life.
and remove phosphorus as part of the According to LESJWA, there have been
Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) no reported incidents of fish kills or oth-
Task Force. The lake remained open er evidence of aquatic toxicity as a result
during the treatment process. of these lake restoration activities.
Being that Canyon Lake is located When applied in lakes, alum rapidly
near the end of the watershed, it receives binds with phosphorus to form a non-
high levels of nutrients, such as nitro- toxic mineral particle called aluminum
gen and phosphorus, as a result of water phosphate. This reaction is usually com-
runoff. These nutrients encourage algae plete within a few hours and the result-
growth. By adding alum to the water, ing particles slowly settle to the bottom
it immediately binds to the phospho- after just a day or two. PHOTO BY PAT VAN DYKE
rus, causing it to neutralize and become Initially, the aluminum phosphate
inactive. This process was chosen as a particles form a thin layer only 1 to 2
means to improve lake quality due to its mm thick. Eventually, the particles are Aquatechnex biologists treat the main lake with alum.
proven effectiveness in lakes throughout incorporated back into the soil.
the country. Water officials note that in 2004,
The project was funded by a state 700,000 gallons of liquid alum was ap- record of success and is safe to both hu- timely manner with minimal impact to
grant and by the Lake Elsinore and Can- plied to 1,550 acres of Big Bear Lake mans and marine life. Drinking water residents.
yon lake TMDL Task Force, which con- without any adverse effect to fish, aquat- quality will not be affected by any of the LESJWA is a joint powers authority
sists of cities, the County of Riverside, ic organisms, birds or other wildlife. treatment options. entrusted with state and local funds to
agriculture and dairy coalitions and oth- Afterward, Big Bear observed a 90 per- The (TMDL) Task Force evaluated improve water quality and wildlife habi-
er organizations in the San Jacinto River cent improvement in water clarity in the several options during the CEQA pro- tats in Lake Elsinore, Canyon Lake and
watershed. month following the alum application. cess and determined that alum applica- the surrounding San Jacinto watershed.
Implementation of the alum project According to LESJWA spokesperson tion provides the best option as a step For more information about LESJWA,
was coordinated by the City of Canyon Mark Norton, alum has a proven track to effectively treat the entire lake in a visit mywatersheds.com.

POA Intent to Run packets due Friday, Mar. 2

Members interested in running for a seat on the Intent to Run packets must be completed and re- p.m. Campaigning is not allowed prior to the meet-
2018/2020 POA Board have until Mar. 2 to turn in turned to Harmony Owen at the POA office no later ing. Campaign signs may be placed in the commu-
their Intent to Run packet. The two-year terms of than Friday, Mar. 2, at 3 p.m. All candidates must be nity beginning Saturday, Mar. 11.
Dale Welty and Paul Queen expire in May. a Prime or Associate member of the Canyon Lake Ballots will be mailed to members Thursday, Apr.
The five members of the Board of Directors are Property Owners Association and in good standing, 5. The Annual Meeting of the Members and Election
collectively responsible for the management and as required by the By-Laws. Candidates must not of Directors will be held Thursday, May 10, at 8 a.m.
operation of the POA’s business affairs. The Board have been convicted of a crime that involves moral at the lodge. The alternate date if a quorum is not met
of Directors works closely with the POA’s Corporate turpitude within the past 10 years. is Saturday, May 12. For questions about the elec-
Department to ensure that POA duties and responsi- A Candidate Orientation Meeting will be held in tion, contact Clerk of the Board Harmony Owen at
bilities are being carried out. the POA Conference Room on Friday, Mar. 9 at 2 howen@canyonlakepoa.com.

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