Scum testing

 I know it is an odd title but that is what is being done often on our lake to be sure there are no unacceptable levels of toxins in the scum. The tests came back high again so the lake will continue to be in an "own risk" situation for use and the beach will remain closed. We are performing many more tests in the last couple years than we used to so we know a lot more about the water quality than we did in the past. Consequently you will be seeing more advisories than before. If any part of the lake tests poorly you are informed because the areas with scum can drift with the wind so there is no way to know where the bad areas will be at any given time. Everyone needs to make their own decision regarding if this is a worry to them or not.
 If I can editorialize a little, I do not think this is something that will ever be stopped. When I was a kid they called this time of year the dog days and all knew it was not good to be in the river or ponds. We did anyway but that is not to say it is smart to do so. As long as we have hot still days and stagnant water we will fight this every summer. My opinion only.
Ken