Tag: blue green algae
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New aeration system being installed in Prospect Lake to combat harmful algae
Toxic blue-green algae within the waters of Prospect Lake in Colorado Springs’ Memorial Park will be no more. That’s the hope and intent of a new aeration system designed to turn over the lake’s water about every two days. The city began moving in equipment and materials this week and will begin digging next week…
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Prospect Lake reopens after toxic algae closure
Prospect Lake in Memorial Park reopened for recreation Tuesday after about a two-week closure because of dangerous levels of toxic blue-green algae, according to a news release from city officials. The reopening comes after two consecutive negative tests “for an elevated concentration of blue-green algae,” the release stated. Swimming, paddle boarding, tubing, water skiing, and…
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New aeration system for Prospect Lake will preserve motorized boating uses
A new aeration system at Prospect Lake will kill and prevent harmful blue-green algae while also preserving the operation of motorized watercraft, including boats, within its waters. Colorado Springs spokeswoman Cassie Melvin said in an email Thursday the city is finalizing a contract and scope of work with Colorado Springs-based Timberline Building Systems to install…
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Harmful algae found in one of Colorado Springs’ water reservoirs
Blue-green algae, a harmful species of algae to humans, has been found in the Pikeview Reservoir, which supplies drinking water to Colorado Springs. While workers clear the reservoir of the algae, Colorado Springs Utilities has removed the reservoir as one of the city’s water supplies, which it said shouldn’t impact water availability overall. “It’s our…