Muskoka Blue/Green Algae on Three Mile Lake

[leemaylamoureux]

One of the most serious consequences of an algae bloom occurs when the bloom dies off.

As algae die, they sink to the bottom of the lake and decompose, depleting oxygen levels.

The depletion of oxygen in the bottom layer of the lake can free phosphorus trapped in the sediments and reduce the amount of oxygen available for the survival of other aquatic organisms, including fish.

The balanced ecology of the lake is lost!

[moniqueparis19]

is there any way you can take down this video? the lake hasn't had an outbreak since 2005 and it is one of the first hits that comes up when you google three mile.

this is a beautiful place to spend your summer and let's spread the good word about the water.

[EconoChallenge]

2005?  We had an outbreak this year. Hmmm.

[AverageJoetoCEO]

Thanks for sharing we really need to rethink our cleaning products, don't we?