Lake Management Services
 

The first step in solving aquatic problems is to have a biologist do an on-site inspection. Based on the findings of the biologist, ATAC will recommend a solution. The following consulting services are designed to help the homeowner, maintenance professional, or property manager determine the correct products and services to use to solve their problem or implement an in-house prevention plan. Contact our office for specific costs and to schedule your consulting service. (Discounts may apply to products purchased from consulting services).
 

This service involves an on-site inspection with a biologist who is also a licensed aquatic applicator. ATAC will visit your site in order to test your water and identify the algae and aquatic weeds present. If feasible, ATAC will recommend biological control. If not, the biologist then prepares a treatment program using EPA approved aquatic herbicides and algaecides. The biologist will instruct you through the first treatment and explain the basics of applying aquatic herbicides and algaecides. Special equipment is sometimes needed to apply products properly. All products and equipment are available online from ATAC (see catalog).
 

Excellent water quality is vital to the overall enjoyment of your lake or pond. Depending upon your specific need, ATAC will conduct different levels of investigation. ATAC has biologists with special training in water quality and wastewater treatment. Their expertise allows ATAC to solve any water quality problems such as fish kills, swimmers itch, foul smelling water, etc.
 

Basic analysis can also be completed via mail. Simply follow these steps to insure an accurate sample. A sample bottle is included with your paid analysis fee.

1. Rinse clean, plastic sample container three times with sample water and then fill container with sample water.
2. Close lid tightly and wrap lid with tape to prevent leakage.
3. Place the water sample into an empty ziplock bag.
4. Pack in a box with a soft packing material and pack as a fragile item.
5. Fill out a Lake Questionnaire PDF / Online Form and send a check for $35.00 payable to ATAC.
6. Ship next day if possible.  Contact us for shipping information.

ATAC provides consulting on watershed development by planting the proper ground cover. This will include any special request such as attracting wildlife to the waters edge. We also make recommendations on applying fertilizers in your watershed properly to minimize damage to your lake or pond.

Erosion is unsightly and speeds up eutrophication (the aging process of your aquatic ecosystem) by adding large amounts of sediment which reduces water depth and promotes algae and aquatic weed growth. ATAC can solve any erosion problems you may have. ATAC recommends installing rock (rip-rap) along edges of ponds to stop erosion. Call us for estimates on installing rock. The picture at right shows erosion at the waters edge which was caused by wave action at the surface of the pond. Muskrats which burrow into the bank can also accelerate this process.
 

POND DREDGING AND RECONSTRUCTION
Sometimes eutrophication has passed the point of an easy solution. The only choice is to start over by dredging out all the sediment until an average depth of 6 feet or deeper is obtained. ATAC recommends bottom-mounted aeration to slow down eutrophication, (more information).
 

ATAC Tip: Proper Identification of the algae and aquatic weeds is crucial to any successful control program (See Lake Questionnaire Form).

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