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"Swimming" Pond Is Now Open

9/11/2016

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The water expert at Ramsey County has determined that the pond is free of Blue Green Algae, and it was unlocked just today.

The water is clear, and the surface matter is simple duckweed, which is harmless and actually good for the water quality. 

However, remember this is a watershed pond (as is the case with all the ponds in BC), which means it is fed by surface run-off from the surrounding areas (streets, lawns, etc.). My dogs have been swimming in and drinking it for 10 years, and have never had a problem. Other dogs partake once and occasionally come away with ear, eye, skin or intestinal problems -- although there have never been reports of a serious illness. 

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The cleanliness of these ponds is very dependent on keeping the park free of feces residue................ so scoop your poop, and pick up any orphans you encounter.
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Pond Re-opening?

8/31/2016

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It appears the pond is ready to be reopened, but we have asked P&R to test it one more time before the gates are unlocked, just to be certain. 
The scum on top of the pond is harmless duckweed (the brownish-reddish patches is just decaying duckweed); The water is clear, with none of the telltale greenish color that denotes the presence of the blue green algae.
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Swimming Pond Closure

7/16/2016

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P&R tested the water in the "swimming pond" recently, and I am pleased to say it is much better than when it was first tested (around June 1). 

Even though the pond still tests positive for BGA, the expert who did the testing feels it would be safe to reopen it for dog swimming. However, P&R feels it would be prudent (their phrase was "abundance of caution") to keep the pond closed at least through the summer, since it is possible spells of hot weather may bring elevated levels of BGA. (dated: July 17, 2016)
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    Jan Carr is an active volunteer and organizer for Battle Creek Dog Park.

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