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Lake Monitoring

From June through August, 21 Hamilton County lakes are monitored for a spectrum of parameters.  The purpose of the program is to collect data over an extended period of time to keep a watchful eye out for changes. 
 
The State of Hamilton County Lakes:  A Statistical Analysis of Water Quality Trends 1993 - 2003

Individual Lake Reports 1993-2003

Blue Mountain Lake Eighth Lake Fawn Lake
Fifth Lake Fourth Lake Indian Lake
Lake Abanakee Lake Adirondack Lake Algonquin
Lake Durant Lake Eaton Lake Pleasant
Limekiln Lake Long Lake Morehouse Lake
Oxbow Lake Piseco Lake Raquette Lake
Sacandaga Lake Seventh Lake Sixth Lake

Spy Lake

Raw Data 2004 - 2010

Alkalinity Aluminum Calcium
Chlorophyll a Nitrates pH
Secchi Total Phosphorus

Lake Adirondack Aquatic Plant Survey

Volunteer Water Monitoring Program
The purpose of this program is to identify possible sources of shoreline pollution that may not be seen in the District's lake monitoring results. Volunteers are trained to use the monitoring equipment, analyze water samples for pollutants, and survey for invasive plants.  Contact the District if you would like to become a volunteer.