August 5, 2022
Hello Lake LeAnn Members,
In recent days we have experienced a few alga blooms on our North Lake. EGLE was out on 8/4/22 to take a water sample. A field test (test strip analysis) indicates the potential presence of a small amount of microcystin, around 1 ug/l which is well below the 8 ug/l maximum concentration level that the EPA guidelines allows for recreational use. We should get the official and more accurate EGLE lab results soon. However, as previously stated if the shoreline looks undesirable, STAY OUT. This goes for your pets also. Your safety is our top concern. A boost treatment of BioBlast was added earlier this week on both lakes and a full treatment is being scheduled for later this month.
Identify:
An algal bloom is characterized by a pea green tint to the water. Blooms sometimes appear to have the consistency of paint or scum and float on the surface. The severity of a bloom will fluctuate over the course of a day, depending on wind speed, direction and light intensity. The bloom raises recreational concerns when the concentration of microcystins is above 8 ug/l.
Hello Lake LeAnn Members,
In recent days we have experienced a few alga blooms on our North Lake. EGLE was out on 8/4/22 to take a water sample. A field test (test strip analysis) indicates the potential presence of a small amount of microcystin, around 1 ug/l which is well below the 8 ug/l maximum concentration level that the EPA guidelines allows for recreational use. We should get the official and more accurate EGLE lab results soon. However, as previously stated if the shoreline looks undesirable, STAY OUT. This goes for your pets also. Your safety is our top concern. A boost treatment of BioBlast was added earlier this week on both lakes and a full treatment is being scheduled for later this month.
Identify:
An algal bloom is characterized by a pea green tint to the water. Blooms sometimes appear to have the consistency of paint or scum and float on the surface. The severity of a bloom will fluctuate over the course of a day, depending on wind speed, direction and light intensity. The bloom raises recreational concerns when the concentration of microcystins is above 8 ug/l.
Member Precautions to Take:
We always have our members health and safety in mind when we are dealing with our water quality. Always be cautious of suspicious looking water. Use your internal instincts as a guide…If it doesn’t look appealing to swim and/or wade in…don’t go in. Same holds true for your pets.
LLPOA
- Avoid areas with visible algae and/or scums. Direct contact and ingestion are associated with the greatest health risk.
- If no scums are visible, but you cannot see your feet when standing knee deep (after sediment has settled) avoid bathing, immersion of head, and/or ingestion.
- Avoid waterskiing in visible scums or waters with a strong greenish coloration because of the risk of exposure to aerosols.
- If sailing, sail boarding or undertaking any other activity likely to involve accidental immersion, wear clothing that is loose fitting in the openings. Use of wet suits for water sports may result in greater risk of rashes, as the algal material trapped in the wet suit will be in contact with the skin for longer periods of time.
- After coming ashore, shower or wash to remove algal material.
- Keep pets out of water with algal blooms too. If they do come into contact with the water, rinse them off with fresh water right away to keep them from ingesting the water by licking their paws, bellies or coat.
We always have our members health and safety in mind when we are dealing with our water quality. Always be cautious of suspicious looking water. Use your internal instincts as a guide…If it doesn’t look appealing to swim and/or wade in…don’t go in. Same holds true for your pets.
LLPOA
To All Members:
We have been made aware of a newspaper article in the August 1, 2022 Hillsdale Daily News concerning a Harmful Algae Bloom that was reported to EGLE last week on the North Lake at a residence near Bradley.
See following link:
Harmful algal bloom identified in Hillsdale County - NewsBreak
EGLE was provided and evaluated three pictures remitted by one of our members and concluded that it appears to be a Harmful Algae Bloom, however EGLE did NOT conduct any lab testing as stated in the Newspaper article and did NOT inform the LLPOA.
While we do not have lab confirmation about this condition it is the LLPOA’s policy that if you do come across an algae film, scum layer, or a matt/blob floating on the surface of either lake AVOID MAKING ANY CONTACT with it. Do NOT use or swim in these visible algae areas, including pets. In the future for the benefit of all of our LLPOA members, please contact the office immediately (517) 688-9704 to report a suspicious water condition and send pictures if possible so that we can investigate.
(See below Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) “Algae Awareness” posting and also the attached MDHHS Link for other important information about Algae Blooms)
https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTA3MjguNDM4MTAwNjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5taWNoaWdhbi5nb3YvbWRoaHMvMCw1ODg1LDctMzM5LS01NjQ2MTItLSwwMC5odG1sP3V0bV9jYW1wYWlnbj1kaGhzK2FsZ2FsK2Jsb29tcythZHZpc29yeSZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPW1rdCtlbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.s6OVOzS6H5dD9AQ_qLUxtuvWHbfEkotirp2NEE-gIjk/s/314974431/br/110035956872-l
Membership safety is our top priority and we need your continued help in monitoring our water quality.
If the water looks enjoyable, enjoy it!!!
Thanks for your patience and support.
LLPOA
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ABOUT LAKE LEANN:
Lake LeAnn is a private “All Sports” lake community, comprised of two separate lake basins with approximately 470 total acres of water and approximately 9 miles of shoreline. Our water levels are controlled by two man-made dams. The two man-made lakes were developed in the early 1960’s on 1,250 acres of assembled farm properties and existing small natural lakes. Lake Leann forms the headwaters of the Grand River, the longest river in Michigan (260 miles). Our community now includes 2,201 platted lots, with 743 Lakefront properties and 1,458 Lake access properties in 15 developed subdivisions.
Our beautiful private community offers numerous amenities including clear spring water, beautiful sandy beaches, private parks with gated boat launches, many paved roads with picturesque subdivisions of mature hardwood and pine trees. Our natural non-suburban environment is rich with wildlife and scenic views in all four-seasons. We are truly a spectacular private development that is one of the real jewels in the vicinity of the Irish Hills.
In 2020 a state-of-the art laminar flow aeration system was installed to help maintain our water quality and assure the continued recreational enjoyment of our lakes. We have approximately 14 varieties of fish in our lakes, predominantly warm water species and our Association continues to restock the lakes annually. Member anglers enjoy great fishing on our lakes year-round.
Our community is managed by a strong Lake LeAnn Property Owners Association, with a 15-Member Board of Directors. The efforts of our Member/Board and Committees have helped to keep housing values very strong.
With nearby communities of Somerset Center, Brooklyn, Addison, Jonesville, Hillsdale and Jackson, we have an abundance of golfing, shopping and restaurants with much to see and do. The Michigan International Speedway is a short 12-miles away.
Lake LeAnn is located in Hillsdale County, on U.S. Highway 12, west of Somerset Center, in the beautiful and historic Irish Hills vicinity. The Old Sauk Trail (now Highway-12), is rich in history and widely known for its natural beauty. This territory was originally known to the Indians and then traveled by the early settlers moving west from Detroit to Chicago and was also traveled by LaSalle and the fur traders.
Lake LeAnn is a private “All Sports” lake community, comprised of two separate lake basins with approximately 470 total acres of water and approximately 9 miles of shoreline. Our water levels are controlled by two man-made dams. The two man-made lakes were developed in the early 1960’s on 1,250 acres of assembled farm properties and existing small natural lakes. Lake Leann forms the headwaters of the Grand River, the longest river in Michigan (260 miles). Our community now includes 2,201 platted lots, with 743 Lakefront properties and 1,458 Lake access properties in 15 developed subdivisions.
Our beautiful private community offers numerous amenities including clear spring water, beautiful sandy beaches, private parks with gated boat launches, many paved roads with picturesque subdivisions of mature hardwood and pine trees. Our natural non-suburban environment is rich with wildlife and scenic views in all four-seasons. We are truly a spectacular private development that is one of the real jewels in the vicinity of the Irish Hills.
In 2020 a state-of-the art laminar flow aeration system was installed to help maintain our water quality and assure the continued recreational enjoyment of our lakes. We have approximately 14 varieties of fish in our lakes, predominantly warm water species and our Association continues to restock the lakes annually. Member anglers enjoy great fishing on our lakes year-round.
Our community is managed by a strong Lake LeAnn Property Owners Association, with a 15-Member Board of Directors. The efforts of our Member/Board and Committees have helped to keep housing values very strong.
With nearby communities of Somerset Center, Brooklyn, Addison, Jonesville, Hillsdale and Jackson, we have an abundance of golfing, shopping and restaurants with much to see and do. The Michigan International Speedway is a short 12-miles away.
Lake LeAnn is located in Hillsdale County, on U.S. Highway 12, west of Somerset Center, in the beautiful and historic Irish Hills vicinity. The Old Sauk Trail (now Highway-12), is rich in history and widely known for its natural beauty. This territory was originally known to the Indians and then traveled by the early settlers moving west from Detroit to Chicago and was also traveled by LaSalle and the fur traders.