Pool and Pond Safety Continued From Page 15
informed decisions and be more vigilant when spending time around lakes, ponds, and pools with their families.
It’s essential for communities to post proper signage around water resources. Likewise, it’s important to wear life jackets, use sunscreen, avoid diving and running near the water, refrain from swimming past dusk, and make sure a lifeguard or chaperone is always present. More swimming safety tips can be found at
www.safekids.org.
effective when conducted on a consistent basis. This allows experts to monitor aquatic conditions and react promptly.
Experts can apply sustainable strategies such as nutrient mitigation, beneficial bacteria applications, aeration and oxygenation solutions.
Community Pond — Community lakes and ponds can be a valuable asset for HOAs, apartment complexes, and other residential communities, but improper management can make them a liability.
Before
It’s essential for communities to post proper signage around all water resources.
While good judgment and observation can offer a lot of information, responsible maintenance will make the biggest difference. Water management is most impactful and cost-
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After
Shoreline Restoration — No matter how well a waterbody is managed, ecological balance cannot be achieved without a healthy shoreline. Addressing erosion problems first will help set your waterbody up for continued success.
Sustainable Strategies and Other Applications
They can quickly address issues with sustainable strategies like nutrient mitigation, beneficial bacteria applications, aeration and oxygenation solutions.
As a last resort—the can use EPA-registered herbicides or algaecides, which can be applied by professional drones for increased safety and efficiency.
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