Restoring Water Quality in Eutrophic Ponds

Lakes and ponds contribute significantly to “The Good Life” enjoyed in Nebraska by providing outdoor recreation, wildlife habitat, and an aesthetic diversity to landscapes. While surface waters naturally age, human activities that lead to nutrient runoff can greatly accelerate this process, and this leads to a high percentage of ponds throughout Nebraska with low water quality. Excess algae and weeds are signs of eutrophication and this extension circular outlines the preventative and treatment options homeowners and lake associations can do to restore water quality in their ponds.

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