Pineview
Reservoir’s water quality is good and supports most of the uses of the
reservoir. An algae bloom in the fall of each year detracts from
recreational enjoyment
of the reservoir and the decomposition of the dead algae on the
sediments uses up oxygen in the deep, cold water of the reservoir. The
lack of oxygen makes it impossible for cold water fishes, such a trout,
to find suitable habitat. Nutrients (nitrogen and
phosphorus) entering the reservoir and being recycled from the
sediments need to be controlled to make water quality better.
Dr.
Darwin Sorensen of the Utah Water Research Laboratory at Utah State
University, who has studied Pineview Reservoir water quality for more
than 3 years, will summarize
his research group’s findings and answer questions in a public meeting
July 10, 2012, from 7:00-8:30 PM in the Huntsville Library.
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