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Keeping the Community Safe at Henderson Lake
The City of Lethbridge takes several proactive measures to try to avoid dangerous lake algae:
- Students and staff from Lethbridge Polytechnic sample and monitor lake water every two weeks.
- There are 15 aerators that help keep oxygen in the water column. This helps with water circulation, which supports fish survival.
- Five SolarBees help mix and move the water. These are solar-powered, floating water circulators. They continuously draw water from specific depths and gently distribute it across the surface. This helps prevent stagnation and control blue-green algae.
- The water is treated with Reward, an herbicide that targets excess plant growth that can also result in toxic algae.
