Austin to use special clay in Lady Bird Lake to absorb phosphorus and reduce toxic algae growth, with cleanups planned through summer.
The city of Austin will conduct its first algae bloom cleanups of the year at Lady Bird Lake on Monday, using a special clay to absorb phosphorus and reduce toxic algae growth, with more cleanups planned for July and August. of the year at Lady Bird Lake on Monday as part of a five-year pilot program designed to tackle a problem that arises every summer. The city will be using a special kind of clay strategically placed in the lake to absorb phosphorus and reduce algae growth.
Certain algae blooms can be toxic to both people and pets that enjoy the water. The clay will be placed in three different spots across Lady Bird Lake, robbing the algae of its primary food source. "I think it's a concern just because in the summer, just given how hot it gets in Austin, it's nice to have this refuge to be able to use the water. And a lot of people want to bring their dogs out," said Aditya Ali, an Austinite.More applications of the clay will be planned for July and August. The city says while the substance is safe, recreational boaters should stay away from the bars dumping the material.
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